Genesis 42:13 is the brothers' report that 'one is no more'—Jacob later echoes that exact phrase, showing the narrative source of his grief.

In Genesis 47:12, Joseph provides for Jacob and his family, reversing the despair here where Jacob thinks all is against him.

In Genesis 37:20-35, the brothers deceive Jacob into believing Joseph is dead, which Jacob laments in verse 36.

In Genesis 45:28, Jacob rejoices that Joseph is alive, directly reversing the lament in verse 36 that Joseph was dead.

In Genesis 44:28, Judah recalls Jacob's statement that Joseph was torn to pieces, reinforcing the grief expressed here.

In Genesis 44:29, Judah warns that losing Benjamin would kill Jacob, intensifying the stakes of this lament.

In Genesis 45:26, the news that Joseph is alive overturns Jacob's claim here that he is no more — a joyful reversal.

In Genesis 44:20, Judah quotes Jacob's belief that Benjamin is the only remaining son of Rachel, echoing this lament.

In Genesis 48:11, Jacob marvels at seeing Joseph's children, directly reversing his earlier despair that Joseph was lost.

In Genesis 43:14, Jacob echoes his earlier resignation—'if I am bereaved, I am bereaved'—paralleling verse 36's lament.

Isaiah 41:10 commands 'fear not' and promises God's help — a direct contrast to Jacob's despair here where he feels all is against him.

In Isaiah 41:13, God promises to hold Jacob's hand and help him — contrasting with Jacob's lament that everything is against him.

Isaiah 41:14 addresses 'worm Jacob' with 'fear not' and help — a direct contrast to Jacob's despair in Genesis 42:36.

Romans 8:28 promises God works all things for good—directly countering Jacob's lament that everything is against him.

Romans 8:31 asks 'If God is for us, who can be against us?'—starkly opposing Jacob's claim that all is against him.

In Isaiah 38:10, Hezekiah laments being consigned to Sheol — a parallel to Jacob's feeling that all is against him and he has lost his sons.

In Jeremiah 31:15, Rachel weeps for her children, echoing Jacob's grief over losing Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin. Both lament lost sons.