In Judges 20:18, the Israelites first went to Bethel to inquire — now they return with fasting and weeping after defeat.

In Judges 20:23, they wept and inquired after the first defeat — here they add fasting and offerings after a second defeat.

Judges 21:2 continues the narrative — the people again weep bitterly at Bethel, echoing this scene.

Joshua 7:6 shows Joshua mourning after defeat with torn clothes and dust — a direct parallel to the weeping and fasting here.

Nehemiah 9:1 depicts a national fast with sackcloth and dust — mirroring the weeping and fasting here.

In 1 Samuel 7:6, Israel fasts and confesses sin at Mizpah — a similar corporate fasting for divine guidance and repentance.

In Joel 1:14, a holy fast and sacred assembly are called to cry out to the LORD — a parallel to the corporate fasting and weeping in Judges.

In Joel 2:12-18, God calls for fasting and weeping in repentance — a parallel to the Israelites' response in Judges after defeat.

In Jonah 3:5-10, Nineveh fasts and repents in sackcloth — a parallel corporate response to divine judgment, though from pagans.

In 2 Chronicles 20:3, Jehoshaphat proclaims a fast when facing invasion — a parallel response of seeking God through fasting.

In Ezra 8:21, Ezra proclaims a fast to humble themselves and ask for safe journey — a similar practice of fasting for divine help.