Luke 14:32

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Cross-references

Luke 12:58 Parallel

Luke 12:58's call to settle with an accuser parallels the king sending a delegation to ask peace terms — both urge making peace before it's too late.

1 Kings 20:31–34 Historical context

1 Kings 20:31-34 shows defeated Ben-hadad's servants going to Ahab with sackcloth to beg for mercy — a direct example of a delegation suing for peace.

2 Kings 10:5 Historical context

2 Kings 10:5 shows officials sending a message of submission to Jehu — the same act of a delegation seeking peace from a stronger king.

Matthew 5:25 urges settling quickly with an adversary — the same wisdom of seeking peace before it's too late.

Acts 12:20 Historical context

Acts 12:20 describes Tyre and Sidon sending a delegation to seek peace with Herod — mirroring the king's embassy.

Genesis 32:3 shows Jacob sending messengers to Esau to seek favor — the same strategy of approaching a potential enemy with humility.

2 Kings 18:14 shows Hezekiah sending to the Assyrian king with tribute — a direct parallel to the king sending a delegation for peace terms.

Proverbs 25:8 advises against hasty legal action—the same caution before confrontation that the king shows in counting the cost.

Isaiah 27:5 Parallel

Isaiah 27:5 urges making peace with God, echoing the king's decision to seek peace when outmatched. Both involve peace negotiations.

James 4:6-10 calls for humble submission to God — echoing the king's humility in seeking peace terms.