2 Kings 1:3
But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baal–zebub the god of Ekron?
Cross-references
2 Kings 1:6 records the messengers repeating Elijah's words — direct fulfillment of the angel's command.
2 Kings 1:15 repeats the angel's command for Elijah to go down, strengthening the divine directive that the messenger should obey without fear.
2 Kings 1:16 has Elijah personally delivering the same judgment — continuation of the same episode.
2 Kings 1:2 provides the context: Ahaziah sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, which the angel's question in v.3 directly references.
Judges 10:6 lists the gods of Ekron among Israel's false gods, showing the longstanding idolatry Ahaziah repeats.
Isaiah 8:19 similarly rebukes seeking guidance from pagan sources rather than God, echoing the same condemnation.
1 Samuel 28:7 shows Saul consulting a medium instead of God, similar to Ahaziah consulting Baal-zebub.
Jeremiah 21:2 shows a king asking a prophet to inquire of the LORD, contrasting Ahaziah's inquiry of a false god.
Mark 3:22 references Beelzebul, the same false god, as the source of Jesus' power — showing its enduring reputation.
Jonah 2:8 says those who trust vain idols forfeit their loyalty; Ahaziah's inquiry to Baal-zebub is a prime example.