"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. And ten young men that bare Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him." 2 Samuel 18:14-15 ASV
<p>Illustration of Absalom hanging by his hair from an oak tree. His horse is rearing on its hind legs, preparing to run away. Joab, the general, holds two spears in one hand and prepares to stab Absalom with the third. Other members of Joab's troops have their swords raised, poised to strike.

Absalom is Killed by Joab While Hanging in a Tree

"Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them…

In this acorn the nut is surrounded by a scaly cup.

Acorn

In this acorn the nut is surrounded by a scaly cup.

An illustration of an acorn.

Acorn

An illustration of an acorn.

Also known as Quercus arizonica. The branch of an Arizona White Oak, native to the southwest United States.

Branch of Arizona White Oak

Also known as Quercus arizonica. The branch of an Arizona White Oak, native to the southwest United…

Pictured is an avenue of live oaks at Audubon Park, New Orleans.

Avenue of Live Oaks

Pictured is an avenue of live oaks at Audubon Park, New Orleans.

Also known as Quercus ilicifolia. The branch of a Bear Oak tree, native to the northeastern United States.

Branch of Bear Oak

Also known as Quercus ilicifolia. The branch of a Bear Oak tree, native to the northeastern United States.

Also known as Quercus marilandica. The branch of a Blackjack Oak, native to the southern and central United States.

Branch of Blackjack Oak

Also known as Quercus marilandica. The branch of a Blackjack Oak, native to the southern and central…

Also known as Quercus douglasii. The branch of a Blue Oak tree, native to California.

Branch of Blue Oak

Also known as Quercus douglasii. The branch of a Blue Oak tree, native to California.

(672-754) Saint Boniface was the Apostle of the Germans, born Winfrid or Wynfrith, was a missionary who propogated Christianity in the Frankish Empire during the 8th century. He was murdered in Frisia.

Saint Boniface

(672-754) Saint Boniface was the Apostle of the Germans, born Winfrid or Wynfrith, was a missionary…

Also known as Quercus macrocarpa. The branch of the Bur Oak tree, native to North America.

Branch of Bur Oak

Also known as Quercus macrocarpa. The branch of the Bur Oak tree, native to North America.

The Late Gothic cabinet of the 15th Century was made of oak with tinned iron mounts. This cabinet is more lavish and flamboyant.

Late Gothic Cabinet

The Late Gothic cabinet of the 15th Century was made of oak with tinned iron mounts. This cabinet is…

Also known as Quercus chrysolepis. The branch of a Canyon Live Oak tree, native to the southwestern North America.

Branch of Canyon Live Oak

Also known as Quercus chrysolepis. The branch of a Canyon Live Oak tree, native to the southwestern…

A dining room chair made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

Chair

A dining room chair made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

A dining room chair made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

Chair

A dining room chair made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

Chamber Suit

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

Chamber Suit

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

Chamber Suit

A chamber suit made out of quarter-sawed oak.

A chamber suit made out of quartered oak.

Chamber Suit

A chamber suit made out of quartered oak.

Also known as Quercus chapmanii. The branch of a Chapman Oak tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Branch of Chapman Oak

Also known as Quercus chapmanii. The branch of a Chapman Oak tree, native to the southeastern United…

The Charter Oak, where the Connecticut Charter was temporarily hidden.

Charter Oak

The Charter Oak, where the Connecticut Charter was temporarily hidden.

The Charter Oak at Hartford, Connecticut

The Famous charter Oak at Hartford, Connecticut

The Charter Oak at Hartford, Connecticut

Also known as Quercus pagoda. The branch of a Cherrybark Oak tree, native to the southern United States.

Branch of Cherrybark Oak

Also known as Quercus pagoda. The branch of a Cherrybark Oak tree, native to the southern United States.

A china closet made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

China Closet

A china closet made out of quartered oak with an antique finish.

Also known as Quercus agrifolia. The branch of a Coast Live Oak, native to the California Floristic Province.

Branch of Coast Live Oak

Also known as Quercus agrifolia. The branch of a Coast Live Oak, native to the California Floristic…

Also known as Quercus dumosa. The branch of a Coastal Sage Scrub Oak tree, native to Mexico and California.

Branch of Coastal Sage Scrub Oak

Also known as Quercus dumosa. The branch of a Coastal Sage Scrub Oak tree, native to Mexico and California.

Cork material is an impermeable, buoyant material, a prime-subset of generic cork tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from Quercus suber that is endemic to southwest Europe and northwest Africa. Cork is composed of suberin, a hydrophobic substance, and because of its impermeability, buoyancy, elasticity, and fire resistance, it is used in a variety of products, the most common of which is for wine stoppers.

Cork Bottle Stopper

Cork material is an impermeable, buoyant material, a prime-subset of generic cork tissue that is harvested…

An oak fern with slender leaves that are generally between 6 and 10 inches. They are commonly found in the Northern hemisphere, such as Great Britain.

Polypodium Dryopteris

An oak fern with slender leaves that are generally between 6 and 10 inches. They are commonly found…

Also known as Quercus velutina. The branch of an Eastern Black Oak tree, native to eastern North America.

Branch of Eastern Black Oak

Also known as Quercus velutina. The branch of an Eastern Black Oak tree, native to eastern North America.

Also known as Quercus emoryi. The branch of an Emory Oak tree, native to the southwestern United States.

Branch of Emory Oak

Also known as Quercus emoryi. The branch of an Emory Oak tree, native to the southwestern United States.

An extra large and heavy extension table. Made of oak, richly carved and polished.

Extension Table

An extra large and heavy extension table. Made of oak, richly carved and polished.

A solid oak, highly polished flower stand.

Flower Stand

A solid oak, highly polished flower stand.

Also known as Quercus gambelii. The branch of a Gambel Oak tree, native to the central southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Branch of Gambel Oak

Also known as Quercus gambelii. The branch of a Gambel Oak tree, native to the central southwestern…

Also known as Quercus garryana. The branch of a Garry Oak tree, native from southern California to southwestern British Columbia.

Branch of Garry Oak

Also known as Quercus garryana. The branch of a Garry Oak tree, native from southern California to southwestern…

Also known as Quercus georgiana. A branch of a Georgia Oak tree, native to southeastern United States.

Branch of Georgia Oak

Also known as Quercus georgiana. A branch of a Georgia Oak tree, native to southeastern United States.

A hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

Hall Tree

A hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

A hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

Hall Tree

A hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

An ornamental hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

Hall Tree

An ornamental hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

An ornamental hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

Hall Tree

An ornamental hand carved hall tree made out of quartered oak.

A rocking chair with a high back.

High Back Rocker

A rocking chair with a high back.

Also known as Quercus wislizeni. The branch of an Interior Live Oak tree, native to California.

Branch of Interior Live Oak

Also known as Quercus wislizeni. The branch of an Interior Live Oak tree, native to California.

Also known as Quercus tomentella. The branch of an Island Oak tree, native to the coast of Caifornia.

Branch of Island Oak

Also known as Quercus tomentella. The branch of an Island Oak tree, native to the coast of Caifornia.

The Cross of the Legion of Honor is a decoration composed of a star of five double rays, with a wreath of oak and laurel. On the obverse appears the female head personifying France, and the words, 'République Française'; on the reverse, two tricolors, and the motto, 'Honneur et Patrie'. The Legion of Honor is a French order of merit, created in 1802 by Napoleon, when first consul, with the view of specially marking exploits and services in the military and civil departments. Napoleon himself was first grandmaster.

Cross of the Legion of Honor

The Cross of the Legion of Honor is a decoration composed of a star of five double rays, with a wreath…

A rectangular library table made out of oak.

Library Table

A rectangular library table made out of oak.

Also known as Quercus myrtifolia. The branch of a Myrtle Oak tree.

Branch of Myrtle Oak

Also known as Quercus myrtifolia. The branch of a Myrtle Oak tree.

Also known as Quercus ellipsoidalis. The branch of a Northern Pin Oak tree, native to the northern midwest United States.

Branch of Northern Pin Oak

Also known as Quercus ellipsoidalis. The branch of a Northern Pin Oak tree, native to the northern midwest…

Also known as Quercus rubra. The branch of a Northern Red Oak tree, native to northeastern United States.

Branch of Northern Red Oak

Also known as Quercus rubra. The branch of a Northern Red Oak tree, native to northeastern United States.

Also known as Quercus texana. A species of oak tree native to the southern United States.

Branch of Nuttall's Oak

Also known as Quercus texana. A species of oak tree native to the southern United States.

Oaks are easily recognized by their characteristic leaves and especially by their peculiar fruit, the well-known acorn.

Oak

Oaks are easily recognized by their characteristic leaves and especially by their peculiar fruit, the…

Oak trees grow in many parts of the country.

Oak

Oak trees grow in many parts of the country.

Oak trees grow in many parts of the country.

Oak

Oak trees grow in many parts of the country.

A genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in the temperate zones of all the continents, but most abundant in North America. They are not common to the tropical regions of South America, Africa, or Australia.

Oak

A genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in the temperate zones of all the continents, but most…

An illustration of a large oak tree. Oaks have spirally arranged leaves, with a lobed margin in many species; some have serrated leaves or entire leaves with a smooth margin. The flowers are catkins, produced in spring. The fruit is a nut called an acorn, borne in a cup-like structure known as a cupule; each acorn contains one seed (rarely two or three) and takes 6&ndash;18 months to mature, depending on species.

Oak

An illustration of a large oak tree. Oaks have spirally arranged leaves, with a lobed margin in many…

An illustration of an oak branch.

Oak Branch

An illustration of an oak branch.

Oak Tree

Oak Tree

Oak Tree

Also known as Quercus suber. It is a medium-sized oak tree, and it is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers. It is commonly found in southwest Europe and northwest Africa.

Cork Oak

Also known as Quercus suber. It is a medium-sized oak tree, and it is the primary source of cork for…

The Leaf of Winter Oak designs were often on friezes, cornices, and columns.

Leaf of Winter Oak

The Leaf of Winter Oak designs were often on friezes, cornices, and columns.

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a cylindrical cluster of yellow flowers, which are usually wind-pollinated. The fruit is a large acorn, which is bicoloured with an orange bottom half grading to a green-brown tip.

Turkey Oak

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a…

White oak is the common name of <i>quercus alba</i>.

White Oak

White oak is the common name of quercus alba.

A hand polished high curtain office desk made out of solid oak.

Office Desk

A hand polished high curtain office desk made out of solid oak.

A hand polished high curtain office desk made out of solid oak.

Office Desk

A hand polished high curtain office desk made out of solid oak.