Deuteronomy 18:16
According to all that thou desiredst of the Lord thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.
Cross-reference
Deuteronomy 5:24–28
Parallel
Deuteronomy 5:24-28 records the very request from Horeb that Moses recounts here — the people begged not to hear God's voice directly.
Deuteronomy 9:10
Historical context
Deuteronomy 9:10 describes the giving of the law at Horeb, the very event recalled in 18:16. Provides historical context for the request for a mediator.
Deuteronomy 5:25
Parallel
Deuteronomy 5:25 continues the people's plea at Horeb — 'why should we die?' — showing their fear of God's direct presence.
Exodus 20:19
Citation
Exodus 20:19 is the exact plea from the people at Sinai — 'let not God speak with us, lest we die' — which Moses is citing here.
Hebrews 12:19
Allusion
Hebrews 12:19 recalls the same terrifying voice at Sinai that made Israel beg for it to stop — linking old covenant fear to new.