Genesis 7:9

There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.

Cross-references

Genesis 7:16 adds that God shut the door — a parallel account of the animals entering as commanded.

Genesis 7:14 provides a detailed list of animal kinds entering, paralleling the pairs mentioned here.

Genesis 6:19 gives the command to bring two of every sort; this verse records the fulfillment of that command.

Genesis 6:22 states Noah did all God commanded; here he specifically brings pairs as instructed.

Jeremiah 8:7 contrasts animals' instinctive obedience to seasons with Israel's disobedience; here animals obey God's command to enter.

Acts 10:12 Parallel

Acts 10:12 lists fourfooted beasts, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds — mirroring the variety of animals entering the ark.