In 2 Samuel 3:32, David weeps at Abner's grave — another lament for a fallen leader, reinforcing David's pattern of grief.

In 2 Samuel 3:35, David swears to fast until evening for Abner — same fasting for a fallen leader as in the main verse.

Psalm 35:14 describes grieving for enemies as for a brother — mirroring David's deep mourning for Saul and Jonathan here.

Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing over an enemy's fall — David does the opposite by mourning for Saul.

Jeremiah 9:1 yearns to weep endlessly for Israel's slain — echoing David's tears for the fallen here.

Amos 6:6 condemns feasting without grief for Israel's ruin — David exemplifies the proper mourning here.

In Job 31:29, Job denies rejoicing at enemy's ruin — David's mourning for Saul exemplifies this same attitude.

Psalm 35:13 shows David fasting and humbling himself for enemies — a parallel to his fasting here for Saul and Jonathan.

Matthew 5:44 commands love for enemies — David's mourning for Saul shows this love in action.