Exodus 25:18-22 describes the cherubim on the ark where God dwells, the very 'enthroned above the cherubim' referenced in 2 Samuel 6:2.

1 Samuel 4:4 uses the identical phrase 'the LORD of hosts who sits enthroned above the cherubim' for the ark, earlier in Israel's history.

1 Samuel 7:1 shows the ark was left at Kiriath-jearim after Philistine return, explaining why David went there to retrieve it.

1 Kings 8:6 shows the ark finally placed in the temple by Solomon, the culmination of David's transport in 2 Samuel 6:2.

1 Chronicles 13:5 provides a parallel account detailing the vast assembly of Israel from Egypt to Hamath for this ark transport.

1 Chronicles 13:6 repeats the same description of the ark and the journey, strengthening the account.

Psalm 80:1 uses the same phrase 'enthroned upon the cherubim' to describe God's presence above the ark.

Exodus 25:22 describes God speaking from between the cherubim on the ark, the very source of the title used here.

1 Kings 8:1 recounts Solomon bringing the ark to the temple, a later parallel to David's initial transport.

2 Chronicles 1:4 summarizes David's bringing the ark to Jerusalem, directly reflecting this event.

In Joshua 15:9, Baalah (Kiriath-jearim) is identified as a border town — the same place David went for the ark.

In Joshua 15:60, Kiriath-baal (Kiriath-jearim) is listed as a city — the location from which David retrieved the ark.

1 Kings 8:7 describes the cherubim in the temple covering the ark, connecting to the 'enthroned above the cherubim' imagery.

In Joshua 15:10, the border passes by Mount Jearim (Chesalon) near Baalah — geographical context for the ark's origin.