Genesis 18:28
Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it.
Cross-reference
Genesis 18:26
Parallel
In Genesis 18:26, God sets the threshold at fifty righteous. Abraham's request here tests whether the number can be lowered to forty-five.
Genesis 18:29
Parallel
In Genesis 18:29, Abraham continues the same negotiation, lowering his number from forty-five to forty. A direct continuation of this dialogue.
Numbers 14:17–19
Parallel
In Numbers 14:17-19, Moses intercedes for Israel like Abraham does for Sodom, appealing to God's mercy.
Job 23:3
Contrast
Job 23:3 laments not knowing where to find God, while Abraham is already in dialogue with Him, showing contrast.