Samson followed his eyes, therefore the Philistines pierced his eyes, as it is stated (Judges 16:21): And the Philistines took hold of him and pierced his eyes. Absalom glorified in his hair, therefore he was hung by his hair. And inasmuch as he cohabited with the ten concubines of his father, ten lances were thrust into him, as it is stated (II Samuel 18:15): And ten men, bearers of Joab’s armor, circled [him] ... And inasmuch as he stole three hearts —- the heart of his father, the heart of the court, and the heart of Israel —- as it is stated (II Samuel 15:6): So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel, therefore, three darts were thrust into him —- as it is stated (II Samuel 18:14): And Joab took three darts in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s heart.