2 Samuel 12:4

And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 11:3 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 11:3, David sends for Bathsheba — the very act that the rich man's taking of the lamb allegorizes, exposing David's guilt.

2 Samuel 11:4 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 11:4, David commits adultery with Bathsheba, fulfilling the parable's image of the rich man taking and consuming the lamb.

In Genesis 18:2-7, Abraham's generous hospitality to strangers contrasts with the rich man's theft of another's lamb to feed his guest.

James 1:14 Related theme

James 1:14 explains that sin originates from internal desire, which underlies the rich man's selfish taking of the lamb.