2 Samuel 17:22 describes David crossing the Jordan — the journey that brought him to Mahanaim.

2 Samuel 2:8 shows Mahanaim as the refuge for Saul's heir — the same city where David now flees from Absalom.

Genesis 32:2 records Jacob naming the place Mahanaim after seeing God's host — the same city where David seeks refuge.

Joshua 21:38 designates Mahanaim as a Levitical city of refuge — fitting for David fleeing Absalom.

Joshua 13:26 lists Mahanaim as a border city in Gad's territory — the location David now arrives at.

1 Chronicles 6:80 repeats Mahanaim as a Levitical city — reinforcing its status as a refuge.

1 Kings 4:14 lists Mahanaim as a district under Solomon — the same city where David stayed.