They will be delivered over to the power of the sword; they will become a mere portion for foxes.” (Ps. 63:9, 10)

They would be killed with the sword, their carcasses becoming food for scavenger foxes. It is noteworthy that Absalom and his many followers did suffer humiliating defeat in battle. Thousands were slain.​—2 Sam. 18:7, 8, 15-17.