2 Samuel 20:1

And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 20:21 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 20:21, the same rebellion is explained: Sheba lifted his hand against David. This verse identifies the rebel from v1.

2 Samuel 20:22 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 20:22, the rebellion started in v1 ends with Sheba's death. The cry for division is silenced.

In 2 Samuel 15:10, Absalom blows a trumpet to start his revolt — Sheba does the same, mirroring that earlier rebellion.

2 Samuel 19:41–43 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 19:41-43, the dispute between Israel and Judah over David directly provokes Sheba's rebellion here.

2 Samuel 19:43 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 19:43, the earlier dispute over David's return sets the stage for Sheba's rebellion, showing tribal tensions over David's kingship.

In 2 Samuel 3:12, Abner seeks to bring all Israel to David; here Sheba calls Israel away from David. Opposing actions regarding allegiance.

In 2 Samuel 22:44, David praises God for deliverance from his people's attacks; Sheba's rebellion is one such attack.

2 Samuel 23:6 compares wicked men to thorns cast aside — Sheba, a wicked rebel, is like those thorns.

Proverbs 24:21 warns not to join rebels — Sheba's rebellion is the exact violation, making him an example of the warning.

In 1 Samuel 2:12, the same Hebrew phrase 'worthless men' (benei belial) describes Eli's sons — like Sheba, they are wicked rebels against God.

1 Kings 12:16 repeats the exact slogan 'What share in David? To your tents, Israel!' when the northern tribes reject Rehoboam, mirroring Sheba's rebellion.

In 1 Samuel 30:22, 'worthless men' (ish belial) among David's followers oppose sharing spoil — same term as Sheba, a pattern of disloyalty.

Mark 3:24 Parallel

Mark 3:24 states a divided kingdom cannot stand—Sheba's cry divides Israel, leading to its weakening.

Ecclesiastes 9:18 notes one sinner destroys much good—Sheba's rebellion destroys the peace David established.

Proverbs 17:11 says evil people are bent on rebellion—Sheba perfectly embodies this evildoer.

In 2 Chronicles 10:16, the northern tribes repeat Sheba's exact cry during the kingdom split, showing the same spirit of rebellion.

In 1 Samuel 25:10, Nabal rejects David with a dismissive question; Sheba's cry echoes that rejection, showing ongoing hostility from some.

In 1 Samuel 10:27, worthless men reject Saul; here Sheba, a Benjaminite, similarly rejects David. Both are acts of disloyalty to God's chosen king.

James 3:6 Parallel

James 3:6 describes the tongue as a fire that can ignite great destruction — Sheba's words here sparked a rebellion.

Proverbs 11:11 warns that the mouth of the wicked overthrows a city—Sheba's divisive words exactly do that to Israel.

Judges 9:28 Parallel

In Judges 9:28, Gaal rebels against Abimelek with similar rhetoric — 'Why should we serve him?' — paralleling Sheba's rejection of David.

Proverbs 17:14 compares starting a quarrel to breaching a dam—Sheba's trumpet call breaches Israel's unity.

Judges 3:27 Contrast

In Judges 3:27, Ehud blows a trumpet to rally Israel for deliverance — Sheba uses a trumpet for rebellion, contrasting righteous and wicked calls.

Proverbs 26:21 says a quarrelsome man kindles strife — Sheba's rebellion is a direct example of this proverb.

Deuteronomy 13:13 warns of 'sons of Belial' leading rebellion — Sheba is called a 'man of Belial' fomenting rebellion against David.

Ecclesiastes 10:13 traces foolish talk ending in wicked madness—Sheba's words begin with foolish claims and lead to civil war.

Ephesians 4:31 lists bitterness and slander to be put away—Sheba's divisive words are a prime example of such evil speech.

Luke 19:14 Parallel

Luke 19:14 shows citizens rejecting a nobleman as king — a parallel to Israel's rejection of David expressed in Sheba's call.

2 Peter 2:10 condemns those who despise authority — Sheba's rebellion against David exemplifies this arrogant defiance.

Nahum 1:11 Parallel

Nahum 1:11 describes one who plots evil against the Lord—Sheba plots rebellion against the Lord's anointed David.

Proverbs 16:27 describes a scoundrel whose lips are like scorching fire—Sheba's words ignite rebellion.

Proverbs 15:18 says a hot-tempered person stirs up conflict—Sheba's rebellion is a clear instance of stirring conflict.

Judges 19:22 uses 'sons of Belial' for violent, wicked men — the same term applied to Sheba in 2 Samuel 20:1.

Joshua 22:25 uses 'no share in the LORD', echoing Sheba's 'no share in David' phrase, both expressing division and separation.