Judges 9:8
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
Cross-references
Judges 8:22
Historical context
Judges 8:22 records Israel asking Gideon to rule — the background to Jotham's parable about choosing a king.
Judges 8:23
Parallel
In Judges 8:23, Gideon refuses kingship — the same refusal the olive tree makes in this parable, showing consistency.
2 Kings 14:9
Parallel
2 Kings 14:9 uses a similar tree parable — a thistle challenging a cedar — reflecting the same symbolic language.
2 Chronicles 25:18
Parallel
2 Chronicles 25:18 uses a plant parable (thistle and cedar) to warn about pride, similar to this tree parable.