2 Samuel 19:5

And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines;

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 19:13 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 19:13, David replaces Joab with Amasa, a direct consequence of Joab's harsh rebuke here.

In 2 Samuel 3:24, Joab similarly questions David about Abner, showing a pattern of Joab confronting David's decisions.

Psalm 18:47 Contrast

Psalm 18:47 shows David celebrating God as his avenger — contrasting with Joab's accusation here that David loves his enemies.

Psalm 18:48 Contrast

Psalm 18:48 continues David's praise for rescue from enemies, directly opposing Joab's rebuke of David's attitude.

1 Kings 2:5 Historical context

1 Kings 2:5 recalls Joab's past violence, connecting to his sharp words here and foreshadowing David's later condemnation.