Judges 20:28

And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the Lord said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thine hand.

Cross-reference

Judges 7:9 Parallel

Judges 7:9 records God telling Gideon to arise and promising deliverance — a similar divine command and promise as here.

Judges 1:2 Parallel

Judges 1:2 has the same pattern: God commands Judah to go up and promises deliverance, paralleling the inquiry and response here.

Judges 1:1 Parallel

Judges 1:1 also has Israel asking the Lord about going to battle — the same pattern of divine inquiry before war.

Numbers 25:7-13 recounts Phinehas' zealous act that secured the priesthood — here he serves as high priest before the ark.

2 Samuel 5:19-24 shows David inquiring of the Lord about battle plans and receiving specific instructions — a parallel to seeking God's will before war.

1 Samuel 30:8 records David asking 'Shall I pursue?' and God replying 'Pursue' — almost identical to the inquiry and response here.

Exodus 28:30 Historical context

Exodus 28:30 describes the Urim and Thummim used for divine inquiry, explaining the method behind Phinehas's inquiry here.

In Joshua 22:30-32, Phinehas leads a delegation to resolve a misunderstanding about the altar — showing his ongoing role as a priestly mediator.

Joshua 9:14 Contrast

Joshua 9:14 contrasts: Israel failed to seek God's counsel then, but here they ask through Phinehas and receive assurance.

Deuteronomy 20:2 prescribes the priest speaking before battle; here Phinehas fulfills that role by inquiring of the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:37 shows Saul inquiring of God but receiving no answer — contrasting with the positive response here.

In 1 Samuel 23:4-12, David repeatedly inquires of the Lord for guidance — mirroring the pattern of seeking divine direction before battle.

Deuteronomy 10:8 describes the Levites' role to stand before the Lord — the same priestly function Phinehas performs here.

2 Chronicles 20:17 shows God giving battle instructions and promising victory, parallel to His response here but with a different tactic.

Joshua 22:13 shows Phinehas in a diplomatic role — here he ministers at the ark as high priest, a different context for the same man.

Deuteronomy 18:5 states the Lord chose the Levites to stand and minister — the basis for Phinehas's ministry before the ark.

1 Chronicles 6:4 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:4 lists Phinehas in the priestly genealogy, confirming the identity of the high priest who stands before the ark here.

Ezra 7:5 Historical context

Ezra 7:5 traces Ezra's lineage back through Phinehas, linking this priestly line to the high priest who interceded here.

Proverbs 3:5 Related theme

Proverbs 3:5 urges trust in the Lord rather than own understanding; here the Israelites do exactly that by inquiring of God before battle.

Proverbs 3:6 Related theme

Proverbs 3:6 promises guidance when acknowledging God; here they acknowledge God by seeking His will through Phinehas.

Jeremiah 10:23 Related theme

Jeremiah 10:23 states man cannot direct his own steps; this is illustrated here as Israel seeks divine direction for battle.