1 Samuel 9:20
And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father’s house?
Cross-references
1 Samuel 9:3
Historical context
1 Samuel 9:3 recounts the lost donkeys that Samuel refers to in 9:20 — direct narrative continuity providing the backstory.
1 Samuel 8:5
Historical context
1 Samuel 8:5 records the people's demand for a king — directly connects to Samuel's hint that Saul is the desired one. Narrative link.
1 Samuel 8:19
Historical context
1 Samuel 8:19 shows the people insisting on a king despite warnings — reinforces the context for Saul's anointing. Strong narrative connection.
1 Samuel 12:13
Allusion
1 Samuel 12:13 echoes the phrase 'whom you desired' directly tying back to the 'desire of Israel' spoken here.