2 Samuel 13:3

But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.

Cross-reference

Genesis 3:1 Allusion

Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent as 'subtil'—the same Hebrew word used for Jonadab, linking both as crafty deceivers.

1 Samuel 16:9 Historical context

1 Samuel 16:9 identifies Shammah (same as Shimeah) as Jesse's son—this is Jonadab's father, establishing his lineage.

Jeremiah 4:22 says people are 'wise to do evil'—Jonadab exemplifies this with his subtle plan for evil.

Luke 16:8 Parallel

Luke 16:8 commends worldly shrewdness—parallel to Jonadab's crafty advice, though with different moral evaluation.

1 Corinthians 3:19 calls worldly wisdom foolishness—Jonadab's craftiness is an example of such wisdom.

James 3:15 Parallel

James 3:15 describes earthly, unspiritual wisdom—Jonadab's subtlety fits this category of wisdom.