2 Kings 6:21
And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?
Cross-reference
2 Kings 2:12
Parallel
In 2 Kings 2:12, Elisha calls Elijah 'my father' — here the king uses the same phrase for Elisha, signaling prophetic authority.
2 Kings 13:14
Parallel
In 2 Kings 13:14, King Joash uses the same cry 'my father, the chariot of Israel' — reinforcing Elisha's role as Israel's protector.
Luke 9:54–56
Parallel
In Luke 9:54-56, disciples ask Jesus to call down fire — similar to the king's request to smite; both are rebuked in favor of mercy.
Matthew 23:9
Contrast
Matthew 23:9 forbids calling anyone 'father' on earth, directly contrasting the honorific title used for Elisha.
1 Samuel 26:8
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 26:8, Abishai urges David to smite Saul — a direct parallel to the king's request to smite the Arameans.