Leviticus 16:21 shows the high priest confessing sins over the scapegoat, illustrating corporate confession similar to the individual confession required here.

Leviticus 26:40 calls for confession as part of repentance, paralleling the duty to confess guilt.

Numbers 5:7 pairs confession with restitution, showing the next step after confession is required.

Job 33:27 describes a person declaring 'I have sinned', directly mirroring the confession required.

In Psalm 32:5, David models the confession of sin described here, emphasizing that acknowledging sin leads to forgiveness.

Proverbs 28:13 contrasts concealing sin with confessing it, reinforcing the necessity of confession for mercy.

Jeremiah 3:13 calls Israel to acknowledge their guilt, echoing the same confessional pattern.

Daniel 9:4 records a prayer of confession, displaying the practice of confessing sins to God.

1 John 1:8-10 directly echoes this: confessing sins results in forgiveness from God who is faithful and just.

Joshua 7:19 records Achan being urged to confess, reflecting the principle of confession.

Ezra 10:11 commands confession and separation, aligning with the confession mandate.