2 Kings 3:15

But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 10:5 shows a prophetic band with musical instruments leading to prophecy—same use of music to facilitate the prophetic spirit as Elisha's minstrel.

In 1 Kings 18:46, the same 'hand of the LORD' empowers Elijah; here it comes upon Elisha for prophecy.

Ezekiel 1:3 Parallel

In Ezekiel 1:3, the hand of the LORD is upon Ezekiel at his vision; same phrase used for Elisha's prophetic inspiration.

In Ezekiel 3:14, the hand of the LORD is strong upon Ezekiel during his commission; similar to Elisha's experience.

In Ezekiel 3:22, the hand of the LORD comes upon Ezekiel again; parallels Elisha's prophetic inspiration.

Ezekiel 8:1 Parallel

In Ezekiel 8:1, the hand of the Lord GOD falls upon Ezekiel in a vision; similar to Elisha's hand of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 25:1 records prophets prophesying with lyres and harps — directly parallels Elisha calling for a musician to prophesy.

1 Samuel 16:16 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 16:16, music soothes Saul's evil spirit; here music calms Elisha for the hand of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 25:2 records Asaph's sons prophesying with harps—parallel to Elisha using a musician to prompt prophecy, showing music's role in prophecy.

Ephesians 5:19 Related theme

In Ephesians 5:19, music is a means of Spirit-filled expression; here music calms the prophet for divine inspiration.

Acts 11:21 Related theme

In Acts 11:21, the hand of the Lord empowers evangelistic success; here it brings prophetic revelation.