2 Kings 1:14
Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.
Cross-reference
2 Kings 1:10
Historical context
In 2 Kings 1:10, Elijah calls down fire on the first captain — this verse directly references that event as the reason for his plea.
1 Samuel 26:21
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 26:21, Saul says to David, 'my life was precious in your eyes' — the exact phrase used here, highlighting the theme of sparing life.
1 Samuel 26:24
Allusion
In 1 Samuel 26:24, David prays that his life be precious in the LORD's eyes — a close verbal parallel to this captain's plea for his life to be precious.
Psalm 116:15
Contrast
Psalm 116:15 says the death of saints is precious to God – contrasting with the captain who begs for his life to be spared from death.
Psalm 72:14
Related theme
In Psalm 72:14, the king redeems the weak and their blood is precious – echoing the captain's plea for his life to be precious in Elijah's sight.