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
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom was King David's son who rebelled against his father by leading a coup to seize the throne, causing a civil war in Israel. During the battle in the forest of Ephraim, Absalom was killed after his hair got caught in a tree, and his body was hastily buried in a pit and covered with stones as a sign of defeat and dishonor. This event marked the end of the rebellion, allowing David's forces to regain control and the people to disperse back to their homes.
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