2 Samuel 13:24

And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 15:7 shows Absalom later making another deceptive request to David — both are Absalom's schemes using religious pretexts.

Psalm 55:21 Allusion

Psalm 55:21 describes words smoother than butter with war in heart — exactly Absalom's flattering invitation masking murder plot.

Psalm 12:2 Allusion

Psalm 12:2 condemns flattering lips and double hearts — Absalom's smooth invitation hides murderous intent.