2 Samuel 18:3
But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 17:2
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 17:2, Ahithophel advises attacking David when weary, directly opposing the men's protective stance here.
2 Samuel 21:17
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 21:17, David's men again forbid him to go to battle, reinforcing the same protective logic.
1 Kings 22:31
Contrast
In 1 Kings 22:31, the Syrian king orders captains to target only Israel's king, mirroring the focus on the king as a target — opposite of protecting him.
Lamentations 4:20
Contrast
In Lamentations 4:20, the LORD's anointed is captured, contrasting the protective refusal that keeps David from danger.
Zechariah 13:7
Contrast
In Zechariah 13:7, 'Strike the shepherd' predicts the flock scattering, contrasting with David's men protecting their shepherd-king.