"Chapter 72—The Rebellion of Absalom This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 13-19 . “He shall restore fourfold,” had been David's unwitting sentence upon himself, on listening to the prophet Nathan's parable; and according to his own sentence he was to be judged. Four of his sons must fall, and the loss of each would be a result of the father's sin. PP 727"
"Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die."
The EGW passage directly references the consequences of David's sin as described in 2 Samuel, including the death of his child. It connects this to the principle of reaping what you sow, which is directly related to the judgment pronounced in 2 Samuel 12:14.
"The shameful crime of Amnon, the first-born, was permitted by David to pass unpunished and unrebuked. The law pronounced death upon the adulterer, and the unnatural crime of Amnon made him doubly guilty. But David, self-condemned for his own sin, failed to bring the offender to justice. For two full years Absalom, the natural protector of the sister so foully wronged, concealed his purpose of revenge, but only to strike more surely at the last. At a feast of the king's sons the drunken, incestuous Amnon was slain by his brother's command. PP 727.2"
"If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel."
The EGW passage directly references the law regarding adultery and applies it to Amnon's actions, highlighting David's failure to enforce the law. Deuteronomy 22:22 explicitly states the punishment for adultery, making this a clear connection.
"Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things."
David's failure to judge Amnon is directly linked to his own sin with Bathsheba. Romans 2:1 speaks to the principle of self-condemnation when judging others, which is a clear parallel to David's situation.
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
David's actions (or inaction) regarding Amnon led to further consequences, including Absalom's revenge and rebellion. This aligns with the principle of sowing and reaping in Galatians 6:7. While not a direct quote or allusion, the thematic connection is present.
"Twofold judgment had been meted out to David. The terrible message was carried to him, “Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left. Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.” The king's sons, returning in alarm to Jerusalem, revealed to their father the truth; Amnon alone had been slain; and they “lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore.” But Absalom fled to Talmai, the king of Geshur, his mother's father. PP 727.3"
"And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Samuel 13:36, describing the weeping of the king and his servants. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"Like other sons of David, Amnon had been left to selfish indulgence. He had sought to gratify every thought of his heart, regardless of the requirements of God. Notwithstanding his great sin, God had borne long with him. For two years he had been granted opportunity for repentance; but he continued in sin, and with his guilt upon him, he was cut down by death, to await the awful tribunal of the judgment. PP 727.4"
"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
Both passages discuss God's longsuffering and the opportunity for repentance. The EGW passage uses Amnon as an example of someone who rejected this opportunity, while Romans 2:4 speaks generally about despising God's goodness that leads to repentance.