14:27 says Absalom had three sons; 18:18 says he had no son to bear his name. This apparent contradiction is often explained by his sons dying young.

Both mention Tamar: 13:1 introduces Absalom's sister Tamar; 14:27 names his daughter Tamar after her, showing family naming patterns.

Job 18 describes the wicked having no offspring or memory—Absalom's fate of having no surviving heirs fits this description of divine judgment.

Isaiah 14:22 pronounces God will cut off Babylon's name and remnant; similarly, Absalom's line was cut off with no surviving descendants.

Jeremiah 22:30 declares no descendant of Coniah shall sit on David's throne; Absalom also had no heir to claim David's throne after his rebellion.