2 Samuel 19:8
Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 19:3
Historical context
2 Samuel 19:3 describes the people's shameful return, explaining why David later sits at the gate to restore order.
2 Samuel 18:6–8
Historical context
2 Samuel 18:6-8 details the battle that caused the army's retreat, setting the stage for David's gate scene.
2 Samuel 18:4
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 18:4, David stood at the gate before battle; here he sits at the gate after mourning — a parallel scene showing his changed posture.