Bible Dictionary
Absaloms Pillar, Or Place
Absalom’s pillar or place was a monument Absalom built for himself in the King’s Valley near Jerusalem. It was intended as a memorial and burial place, though the later monument associated with his name may not be the original structure.
Definition
Absalom’s pillar or place was a monument and tomb that Absalom built for himself in the King’s Valley near Jerusalem. He apparently intended it as a memorial and burial place because he had no son to preserve his name.
Biblical Usage
The monument is mentioned in connection with Absalom’s desire to make a memorial of his name during his lifetime.
Historical Background
The King’s Valley is identified with the valley of the Kidron at the foot of Mount Olivet. The tomb now called Absalom’s may have been built at a later date and may not be the original monument.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
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, (2 Samuel 18:18) comp. with 2Sam 14:27 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.