Judges 1:1

Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?

Cross-reference

Judges 20:18 has the same inquiry formula 'Who will go up first' with Judah chosen, mirroring this verse.

Joshua 24:29 Historical context

Joshua 24:29 records Joshua's death, setting the stage for the Israelites' inquiry here.

Genesis 49:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 49:8 prophesies Judah's preeminence among his brothers, which is fulfilled when Judah is chosen to lead the attack in Judges 1:2.

Joshua 9:14 Contrast

Joshua 9:14 records Israel failing to inquire of God, contrasting with Judges 1:1 where they actively seek the Lord's guidance.

1 Samuel 23:2 shows David inquiring of the Lord about attacking Philistines, closely paralleling the inquiry in Judges 1:1 about fighting Canaanites.

In 2 Samuel 2:1, David similarly inquires of the LORD after Saul's death, asking 'Shall I go up?' — mirroring Israel's question after Joshua's death.

In 1 Kings 22:5, Jehoshaphat insists on seeking the LORD's counsel before war, directly paralleling Israel's inquiry in this verse.

Exodus 28:30 Historical context

Exodus 28:30 describes the Urim and Thummim for divine decisions, the method likely used here.

Numbers 2:3 Parallel

Numbers 2:3 places Judah first in the camp's marching order, paralleling Judah's role as the first to go up against the Canaanites in Judges 1.

Numbers 27:21 Historical context

Numbers 27:21 also describes inquiring via Urim before battle, similar method of guidance.

Deuteronomy 33:7 blesses Judah with help against his foes, prefiguring Judah's leading role in battle after Joshua's death.

Proverbs 20:18 Related theme

Proverbs 20:18 teaches that plans are established by counsel and waging war requires guidance — a principle exemplified by Israel's inquiry here.