Judges 16:23
Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.
Cross-reference
Judges 9:27 describes Shechemites feasting in their god's temple, mirroring Philistines' sacrifice to Dagon and rejoicing.
In 1 Samuel 5:2-5, Dagon falls before the Ark — contrasting with the Philistines' praise here, showing Dagon's powerlessness.
1 Corinthians 10:20 identifies pagan sacrifices as offerings to demons, directly applying to the Philistines' sacrifice to Dagon here.
1 Corinthians 8:4 declares idols are nothing — contrasting with the Philistines' belief that Dagon delivered Samson.
Psalm 35:15 describes enemies rejoicing in adversity, directly paralleling Philistines' celebration over Samson's downfall.
Proverbs 24:17 commands not to rejoice over enemy's fall, contrasting with Philistines' celebration here.
Romans 1:23-25 condemns idolatry as exchanging God's glory for images — the Philistines' worship of Dagon is a clear example.
In Revelation 11:10, the earth dwellers rejoice over the death of God's two witnesses, mirroring the Philistines' joy over Samson's capture.
Exodus 32:6 records Israel's idolatrous feast after sacrificing to golden calf, paralleling Philistines' sacrifice to Dagon.
In Hosea 2:5, Israel attributes her provisions to her 'lovers' (idols), just as the Philistines credit Dagon for Samson's capture.
In Daniel 5:23, Belshazzar's praise of lifeless idols mirrors the Philistines' praise of Dagon, but here it is condemned as foolish.
In Daniel 5:4, the Babylonians praise idols of metal and stone, just as the Philistines praise Dagon for Samson's capture.
In Daniel 1:2, Babylonians credit their god for victory over Judah — parallel to Philistines crediting Dagon for Samson.
In Isaiah 44:11, idol makers are worthless — contrasting the Philistines' belief that Dagon delivered Samson. Strong contrast.
In 1 Chronicles 10:9, Philistines celebrate Saul's death and credit their idols — same pattern as their praise of Dagon for Samson.
In 2 Samuel 1:20, David laments that Philistine daughters will rejoice over Saul's death — echoing the Philistine celebration over Samson here.
In 1 Samuel 31:9, Philistines again credit their idols for victory over Saul — a direct parallel to their praise of Dagon for Samson.
In Amos 6:13, Israel rejoices in their own military conquests, similar to the Philistines' rejoicing over Samson, but Amos condemns their pride.
Micah 4:5 notes each nation walks in its god's name — the Philistines here do exactly that with Dagon, illustrating the principle.
1 Corinthians 8:5 acknowledges many so-called gods, mirroring the Philistines' worship of Dagon here.