2 Samuel 15:6

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 12:11 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 12:11 prophesied evil from David's own house — Absalom stealing hearts begins its fulfillment.

2 Samuel 18:7 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 18:7, the rebellion Absalom stirred by stealing hearts ends in a devastating defeat—his army of twenty thousand falls.

Romans 16:18 describes deceiving the hearts of the simple with fair speech — exactly Absalom's method.

2 Peter 2:3 Parallel

2 Peter 2:3 speaks of using feigned words for gain — Absalom feigned affection to seize the kingdom.

1 Kings 2:15 shows Adonijah claiming all Israel expected him to reign—a parallel to Absalom's popular support that stole hearts.

Proverbs 11:9 says a hypocrite destroys his neighbor with his mouth — Absalom's flattery stole hearts.

Ecclesiastes 4:15 depicts a youth who replaces a king—mirroring Absalom's popular uprising to usurp David's throne.