2 Samuel 15:10

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 5:5 summarizes David's reign in Hebron and Jerusalem — the kingdom Absalom tries to steal.

In 2 Samuel 13:28, Absalom uses a prearranged signal to murder Amnon — a clear parallel to his conspiratorial tactics here.

2 Samuel 19:10 recalls that Absalom was anointed king — the very proclamation here — and notes his death, highlighting the irony.

In 2 Samuel 2:1, David is divinely directed to Hebron to become king — the same city Absalom later rebels from.

2 Samuel 12:11 Prophetic fulfillment

In 2 Samuel 12:11, Nathan prophesied that evil would arise from David’s own house — Absalom’s rebellion here fulfills that word.

2 Samuel 20:1 records Sheba’s similar trumpet call to revolt against David — an event that echoes Absalom’s earlier conspiracy.

2 Samuel 2:11 records David's 7.5-year reign in Hebron — a legitimate reign Absalom's rebellion seeks to usurp.

In 2 Samuel 14:30, Absalom uses arson to manipulate Joab — another example of his cunning schemes like the trumpet signal here.

1 Chronicles 12:38 shows all Israel united to make David king at Hebron — a stark contrast to Absalom's rebellion.

1 Chronicles 12:23 describes warriors rallying to David at Hebron — opposite of Absalom's secret conspiracy.

In 1 Chronicles 11:3, all Israel anoints David king at Hebron — a legitimate crowning Absalom's secret proclamation mimics.

Micah 7:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 7:6 describes family betrayal — Absalom's rebellion against his father David exemplifies this prophecy of broken family ties.

In 1 Kings 1:34, Solomon is proclaimed king with trumpet and shouts — a legitimate anointing that contrasts sharply with Absalom’s illegitimate claim.

1 Kings 1:18 describes another son, Adonijah, seizing the throne behind David’s back — a parallel usurpation to Absalom’s.

2 Kings 9:13 shows Jehu being proclaimed king with trumpets after a coup — another trumpeted revolt, though divinely appointed unlike Absalom’s.

Job 20:5 Related theme

Job 20:5 declares the triumph of the wicked is short — a principle embodied by Absalom's brief reign begun here.

Psalm 73:18 Related theme

Psalm 73:18 describes God setting the wicked on slippery places — fitting Absalom's sudden rise and fall from this proclamation.

Psalm 73:19 Related theme

Psalm 73:18 depicts the wicked cast down from slippery heights — a poetic match for Absalom's coup and downfall.