Psalm 20:1

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

Cross-reference

Psalm 91:15 Allusion

In Psalm 91:15, God promises to answer when called in trouble — directly echoing the petition here for divine response in distress.

Psalm 46:7 Parallel

Psalm 46:7 uses the same title 'God of Jacob' and calls Him our fortress, directly paralleling the protective theme.

Psalm 91:14 Parallel

Psalm 91:14 promises protection to those who know God's name, directly linking knowledge of His name with deliverance.

Psalm 9:9 Parallel

In Psalm 9:9, God is called a stronghold in times of trouble — the same phrase 'day of trouble' appears, reinforcing God as refuge.

In Psalm 118:12, the psalmist defeats enemies 'in the name of the LORD' — showing the same reliance on God's name for victory.

Psalm 138:7 Parallel

Psalm 138:7 describes God preserving life amid trouble — a similar assurance of deliverance as prayed for here.

In Psalm 108:12, the psalmist cries for help against foes — a parallel plea for divine assistance in trouble.

Psalm 9:10 Parallel

Psalm 9:10 says those who know God's name trust in Him — reinforcing the basis for the prayer here that the name protects.

Psalm 18:2 Parallel

Psalm 18:2 describes God as fortress and deliverer, echoing the protection theme and the idea of refuge.

Psalm 46:1 Parallel

Psalm 46:1 declares God as a present help in trouble — reinforcing the theme of divine defense in Psalm 20:1.

Psalm 59:9 Parallel

In Psalm 59:9, David calls God his fortress and strength — a parallel image of God as protector in distress.

Psalm 60:11 Parallel

Psalm 60:11 prays for help from trouble, acknowledging human help is vain — similar to Psalm 20:1's plea for divine defense.

Proverbs 18:10 calls the LORD's name a strong tower for safety — directly illustrating the protective power invoked here.

Exodus 3:13–15 Historical context

Exodus 3:13-15 reveals God's name and identifies Him as the God of Jacob, the foundational source of this title.

Nahum 1:7 Parallel

In Nahum 1:7, God is a stronghold in the day of trouble — directly echoing the 'day of trouble' and protection theme of Psalm 20:1.

Genesis 32:27–29 Historical context

Genesis 32:27-29 records Jacob's name change to Israel, providing the origin for the title 'God of Jacob' used here.

Exodus 34:5–7 Historical context

Exodus 34:5-7 reveals the character behind the name — merciful and just — which underlies the prayer for protection here.

Jeremiah 30:7 speaks of a 'time of distress for Jacob' with salvation — linking the same 'day of trouble' and Jacob reference to a future deliverance.

In 2 Chronicles 6:19, Solomon asks God to regard his prayer — a parallel plea for divine attention in times of need.

Joshua 1:17 Parallel

In Joshua 1:17, the people bless Joshua with a similar wish for God's presence, echoing the prayer for divine help in trouble.

Genesis 48:16 mentions the angel redeeming Jacob from all evil, paralleling the protection prayed for in the day of trouble.

Genesis 48:15 Historical context

Genesis 48:15 shows Jacob blessing, calling God his shepherd, illustrating the personal relationship behind 'God of Jacob'.

Isaiah 50:10 echoes trusting in the name of the LORD in darkness, reinforcing reliance on God's name for protection.