2 Samuel 18:14
Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 18:5
Contrast
2 Samuel 18:5 records David's command to deal gently with Absalom—which Joab directly disobeys by killing him in 18:14.
2 Samuel 18:9
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 18:9, Absalom is caught in the oak tree — Joab’s attack here immediately ends his life.
2 Samuel 12:10
Prophetic fulfillment
In 2 Samuel 12:10, Nathan prophesied the sword would never leave David's house — Joab's killing of Absalom here fulfills that judgment.
2 Samuel 19:1
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 19:1, David weeps for Absalom — a direct consequence of Joab's killing here.
2 Samuel 19:10
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 19:10, the people realize Absalom is dead and seek to restore David — a direct result of Joab's act here.
1 Kings 2:5
Historical context
In 1 Kings 2:5, David condemns Joab's murders — this killing of Absalom is part of that violent pattern.