2 Samuel 19:12
Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?
Cross-references
2 Samuel 19:42
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 19:42, the men of Judah echo David's 'close relative' claim to justify their role in bringing the king back.
2 Samuel 5:1
Allusion
In 2 Samuel 5:1, all Israel tells David 'we are your bone and flesh' — David now uses that same phrase to address Judah.
Judges 9:2
Parallel
In Judges 9:2, Abimelech says 'I am your bone and flesh' to win Shechem's support — David uses same tactic for Judah.
Genesis 29:14
Parallel
In Genesis 29:14, Laban uses the same phrase 'my own flesh and blood' to acknowledge kinship, mirroring David's appeal to the elders of Judah.
1 Chronicles 11:1
Parallel
In 1 Chronicles 11:1, all Israel uses the same phrase 'your own flesh and blood' when anointing David king, paralleling his appeal here.