2 Samuel 15:13

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 15:6 explains how Absalom stole hearts — 15:13 reports the result that the people followed him.

In 2 Samuel 19:10, the people now want David back — directly reversing the shift to Absalom reported here.

In Matthew 27:22, the crowd demands Jesus' crucifixion — repeating the pattern of fickle hearts turning against their king.

1 Kings 2:7 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:7, David commands kindness to Barzillai's sons for their loyalty during the Absalom rebellion — referencing this very event.

In 1 Kings 12:16, Israel rejects the Davidic king — a later parallel of the people turning away from David's house.

In 2 Chronicles 10:16, Israel similarly rejects Rehoboam — same event as 1 Kings 12:16, paralleling the rejection of David here.

Proverbs 24:21 warns against joining rebels — exactly what Israel did in following Absalom against David.

Judges 9:3 Parallel

In Judges 9:3, the people's hearts incline to follow Abimelech — a parallel to Israel's shift from David to Absalom here.

In Matthew 21:9, crowds acclaim Jesus as Son of David — contrasting with the people here who turn to a usurper.

Ecclesiastes 4:16 describes how a once-popular king loses favor — mirroring Israel's shift from David to Absalom.