Topic

Absaloms Pillar, Or Place

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

A monument of tomb which Absalom had built during his lifetime in the king’s dale, i.e. the valley of the Kedron, at the foot of Mount Olivet, near Jerusalem, () comp. with For his three sons, and where he probably expected to be buried. The tomb there now, and called by Absalom’s name was probably built at a later date.

Where it appears

2 Samuel 14:27 2 Samuel 18:18

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