2 Samuel 3:2 lists Amnon as David's firstborn — this verse introduces Amnon's love for Tamar, his half-sister.

2 Samuel 12:11 predicts calamity from within David's house — Amnon's rape of Tamar begins this fulfillment.

In Genesis 29:18, Jacob loves Rachel and works for her—contrasts with Amnon's destructive 'love' for Tamar.

In Genesis 29:20, Jacob's love makes hard work seem short—contrasts with Amnon's impatient lust leading to sin.

In Genesis 34:3, Shechem's love for Dinah after rape mirrors Amnon's lust — both lead to family conflict and vengeance.

1 Chronicles 3:2 lists Absalom as David's third son — here Absalom's sister Tamar is introduced, setting up the narrative.

In Proverbs 6:25, the warning against lusting after beauty directly describes Amnon's sin with Tamar.

Deuteronomy 27:22 curses sleeping with one's sister — the very law Amnon violates, highlighting his sin's gravity.

Ezekiel 22:11 condemns violating one's sister — directly naming Amnon's sin as a detestable offense.

Song of Solomon 2:5 describes romantic love — contrasting with Amnon's lustful, incestuous 'love'.