And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.
They took Absalom's body and threw it into a large pit in the forest, then piled a huge mound of stones on top of him. Meanwhile, all the Israelite soldiers scattered and went back to their homes.
This verse describes how Absalom was buried dishonorably in a pit covered with stones after his death, while his army fled in defeat.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Absalom's death during his rebellion against his father, King David. In ancient times, burial in a pit covered with stones was considered a shameful burial, reserved for criminals and enemies. The phrase 'every one to his tent' was a common expression meaning people returned to their normal lives after a military campaign ended.
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