2 Samuel 13:28

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

Cross-reference

In 2 Samuel 11:15, David writes a letter ordering Uriah's death by battle — parallel to Absalom ordering his servants to kill Amnon at the feast.

In 2 Samuel 15:10, Absalom again orchestrates a secret plot with a signal—this time for a coup. Both reveal his pattern of conspiratorial violence.

2 Samuel 12:11 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 12:11 prophecies evil from David's own house — Absalom's fratricide fulfills that prophecy.

2 Samuel 12:10 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 12:10 prophesies the sword never leaving David's house — Amnon's murder fulfills this.

In 2 Samuel 11:13, David gets Uriah drunk to manipulate him—both use wine as a tool for deception, though for different ends.

1 Samuel 22:18 shows Doeg obeying Saul's command to kill the priests—paralleling Absalom's servants obeying his command to kill Amnon.

In 1 Kings 20:16, Ben-Hadad drinks himself drunk, then Israel attacks — parallel ambush during drunken merriment.

In Judges 19:22, the men of Gibeah surround the house while the host's heart is merry with drink — same phrase, evil during a feast.

Daniel 5:30 Parallel

In Daniel 5:30, Belshazzar is slain that same night — direct parallel to Amnon's murder during a wine feast.

Exodus 1:17 Contrast

In Exodus 1:17, the midwives fear God and disobey Pharaoh's murder command—contrasting with Absalom's servants who obey his command to kill.

Acts 5:29 Contrast

In Acts 5:29, apostles declare they must obey God rather than men—contrasting with Absalom's servants obeying a man's command to murder.

Genesis 27:41 shows Esau plotting to kill his brother — identical to Absalom's plot against Amnon.

Ezekiel 22:11 condemns violating a sister—the same abomination Amnon committed against Tamar, which provoked Absalom’s revenge.

Hosea 7:6 Parallel

Hosea 7:6 describes hearts like an oven smoldering in anger—Absalom’s two-year wait and plotted ambush mirror this.

Amos 8:10 Parallel

Amos 8:10 turns feasts into mourning—Amnon’s feast at the sheep shearing becomes his funeral, a direct parallel.

Luke 12:20 Parallel

Luke 12:20 calls the rich man a fool who dies suddenly—Amnon, merry with wine, is struck down unexpectedly, echoing this theme.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 warns that anger resides in fools—Absalom’s vengeful plot exemplifies this folly.

Proverbs 18:19 captures the core conflict: a brother offended is hard to reconcile. Absalom's murder of Amnon is a literal application of this truth.

1 Kings 16:9 records Zimri assassinating King Elah while he drinks—the same method Absalom uses against Amnon. A recurring pattern of murder during drunkenness.

Deuteronomy 27:24 curses secret striking — Absalom's command to kill Amnon in ambush incurs this curse.

Numbers 35:20 defines murder with hatred and ambush — exactly the premeditated killing Absalom orders here.

Leviticus 19:18 forbids vengeance and commands love — Absalom's murder of Amnon directly violates this.

Judges 16:25 uses 'hearts merry' — same phrase Absalom uses to time Amnon's murder.

Proverbs 20:1 warns that wine leads to ruin—Amnon's drunkenness enabled Absalom's plot. Shows the danger exploited.

Ecclesiastes 7:4 contrasts the wise in mourning with fools in mirth—Amnon's merry feast ended in mourning, illustrating the fool’s end.

In 1 Samuel 25:36-38, Nabal's heart is merry with wine, then he dies suddenly — similar calamity during merriment.

In Daniel 5:2-6, Belshazzar drinks wine at a feast, then sees the writing — parallel sudden judgment during merriment.

Luke 21:34 Parallel

Luke 21:34 warns against drunkenness causing unexpected ruin — similar to how Amnon's carousing made him vulnerable to attack.

In Genesis 19:32-35, Lot's daughters get him drunk to commit incest—both exploit drunkenness to carry out a sinful plan.

Nahum 1:10 Parallel

Nahum 1:10 depicts drunkards consumed like stubble — parallel to Amnon's drunkenness leading to his murder.

1 Peter 4:3 Parallel

1 Peter 4:3 warns against drunkenness and parties—Amnon’s drunken feast sets the stage for his murder, illustrating such dangers.