2 Samuel 15:23
And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 15:28
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 15:28, David says he will wait in the wilderness — a direct continuation of the crossing narrative.
2 Samuel 16:2
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 16:2, Ziba brings provisions to David right after this crossing, continuing the narrative of David's flight.
John 18:1
Typology
In John 18:1, Jesus crosses the same brook Kidron on the night of his arrest, echoing David's flight from Absalom.
Romans 12:15
Parallel
In Romans 12:15, Paul's command to mourn with those who mourn is exemplified by the people weeping as David crosses the Kidron.
Jeremiah 31:40
Parallel
In Jeremiah 31:40, the Kidron brook becomes part of the sacred restored city, adding future significance to the location David crossed.