In 1 Samuel 22:15, Ahimelech claims he 'knew nothing' — exactly the same phrase used for these men who knew nothing of Absalom's plot.

Proverbs 14:15 says the simple believe every word — these men are the simple who naively followed Absalom without question.

Proverbs 22:3 says the simple pass on and are punished — these men, in their simplicity, walked into Absalom's rebellion without foreseeing danger.

Romans 16:18 warns of deceivers who mislead the simple — Absalom deceived these innocent men with fair words.

Matthew 10:16 calls for wisdom with innocence — these men had innocence alone, lacking the wisdom to detect Absalom's deception.