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
Parallel
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
Parallel
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.