2 Samuel 18:15

“Then Joab said, “I’m not going to wait like this for you.” So he took three javelins in his hand and plunged them into Absalom’s heart while Absalom was still alive in the oak tree.”

Contextual link - the preceding verse describes the immediate action taken against Absalom.

“And they took Absalom and threw him into a big pit in the forest and piled up a large heap of rocks over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites fled to their homes.”

Contextual link - the following verse describes the disposal of Absalom's body.

“…anyone who is hung on a pole is under God’s curse. You must not leave the body hanging on the pole overnight. Be sure to bury it that same day, so that you will not defile the land the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance.”

Thematic link - Absalom's death involves being impaled, and this verse concerns the treatment of bodies impaled as a form of execution or display.

“But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.”

Thematic link - Connects to the downfall of the wicked, specifically referencing the 'pit' as Absalom was thrown into a pit after his death.

“The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”

Thematic link - Absalom's demise serves as an example of the wicked ultimately facing consequences.