In 2 Kings 1:3, God first commands Elijah to confront the messengers; here the angel directs him to go down to the king, continuing the same mission.

Isaiah 51:12 directly asks why be afraid of mortal man, providing the theological reason for Elijah's commanded fearlessness.

Jeremiah 1:17 also commands a prophet not to be dismayed before people, directly paralleling the instruction to Elijah.

Ezekiel 2:6 has God telling Ezekiel not to fear rebellious people, almost identical in wording and context to Elijah's command.

Matthew 10:28 teaches not to fear those who kill the body, providing a New Testament rationale for Elijah's fearless obedience.

In Genesis 15:1, God tells Abram not to fear, echoing the same divine reassurance given to Elijah here.

Psalm 27:1 declares that with the Lord as light and salvation, there is no one to fear — a truth backing the command here.