2 Samuel 23:19
Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 23:9
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 23:9, Eleazar is one of the three mighty men — this sets the standard Abishai is compared to.
2 Samuel 23:16
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 23:16, the three mighty men fetch water for David — an exploit demonstrating why they are honored above Abishai.
2 Samuel 23:13
Related theme
In 2 Samuel 23:13, three chiefs go to David at Adullam — showing the valor of the group Abishai is measured against.
1 Chronicles 11:25
Parallel
In 1 Chronicles 11:25, the parallel account states the same about Abishai's honor — direct parallel.