Luke 15:12 shows the younger son demanding his inheritance, providing context for why the elder son is now angry at the celebration.

Luke 15:11 introduces the two sons, setting the stage for the elder son's reaction here in the same parable.

Matthew 11:17 describes people refusing to dance when music is played — the older son similarly rejects joining the celebration here.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 notes a time to dance — the celebration here is a 'time to dance' for the prodigal's return, but the older son refuses to join.

Jeremiah 31:4 promises dancing at Israel's restoration — the celebration here similarly marks the prodigal's restoration.