2 Samuel 23:1
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 7:9, God promises to make David's name great—here David is called the man raised on high, showing the promise's fulfillment.
2 Samuel 7:8 recounts God's call of David from shepherd to prince — the beginning of his story, contrasted with his final words here.
Luke 20:42 cites David as author of Psalm 110, confirming his identity as the psalmist named here.
In Psalm 89:20, God says he anointed David—this echoes the title 'anointed of the God of Jacob' in 2 Samuel 23:1.
In 1 Samuel 2:10, Hannah prophesies God will exalt his anointed—David is that anointed king described in 2 Samuel 23:1.
In 1 Samuel 16:13, Samuel anoints David and the Spirit comes upon him—this directly fulfills the title 'anointed of the God of Jacob' in 2 Samuel 23:1.
Numbers 24:16 uses the same 'utterance' formula for Balaam's oracle, paralleling the opening style of David's last words.
In 1 Samuel 16:12, David is chosen for anointing due to his appearance—here he is called the anointed of Jacob, referencing that selection.
In Psalm 2:6, God sets his king on Zion—this parallels David being the man raised on high in 2 Samuel 23:1.
Psalm 72:20 marks the end of David's prayers — a similar editorial note to this introduction of David's last words.
In Psalm 78:70, God chose David from the sheepfolds—this contrasts with his exaltation as the man raised on high in 2 Samuel 23:1.
Amos 6:5 criticizes those who compose music 'like David,' referencing David's musical reputation established here.
Joshua 23:1 introduces Joshua's farewell address as he aged — a parallel to David's last words here.
In Psalm 84:9, 'thine anointed' echoes the same term used for David here, reinforcing the concept of God's chosen king.
Deuteronomy 33:1 introduces Moses' final blessing over Israel — a parallel farewell speech to David's last words here.
Genesis 49:1 records Jacob's final prophecy to his sons — a parallel deathbed oracle to David's last words here.
2 Peter 1:13-15 shows Peter writing as he faces death — a farewell parallel to David's last words here.