2 Kings 1:13
And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.
Cross-reference
Numbers 12:11-13 has Aaron pleading with Moses for mercy after sin — this captain similarly pleads for his life before Elijah, both seeking prophetic intercession.
Psalm 102:17 says God responds to the destitute's plea — this captain's cry for mercy is heard, and he is spared, illustrating that truth.
Isaiah 66:2 describes the humble and contrite spirit God esteems — this captain exemplifies that attitude by falling down and pleading.
James 4:7 calls for submission to God — this captain submits to Elijah (God's representative) and receives deliverance, a practical example.
In Esther 7:3, Esther pleads with the king, 'let my life be granted me' — the same language and posture of begging for life from a powerful figure.
1 Kings 13:6 shows King Jeroboam asking the man of God to intercede — this captain likewise appeals to Elijah for mercy on himself and his men.
Exodus 11:8 predicts officials bowing to Moses — here a captain bows to Elijah, showing a parallel act of submission before a prophet.
Job 15:25 describes a defiant person who 'stretches out his hand against God'—the opposite of this captain's humble plea.