Deuteronomy 22:6
If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:
Cross-reference
Leviticus 22:28
Parallel
Leviticus 22:28 prohibits killing mother and young on same day—direct parallel law showing mercy to animals.
Hosea 10:14
Contrast
Hosea 10:14 depicts mothers dashed with children in war—opposite of this law's protection.
Proverbs 12:10
Parallel
Proverbs 12:10 states the righteous care for animals—this law exemplifies that principle.