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 prophecies evil from David's own house — Absalom's fratricide fulfills that prophecy.
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.
In Daniel 5:30, Belshazzar is slain that same night — direct parallel to Amnon's murder during a wine feast.
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.
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 describes hearts like an oven smoldering in anger—Absalom’s two-year wait and plotted ambush mirror this.
Amos 8:10 turns feasts into mourning—Amnon’s feast at the sheep shearing becomes his funeral, a direct 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 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 depicts drunkards consumed like stubble — parallel to Amnon's drunkenness leading to his murder.
1 Peter 4:3 warns against drunkenness and parties—Amnon’s drunken feast sets the stage for his murder, illustrating such dangers.