2 Samuel 18:9

Then Absalom happened to come across David's men. Now as Absalom was riding on his mule, it went under the branches of a large oak tree. His head got caught in the oak and he was suspended in midair, while the mule he had been riding kept going.

2 Samuel 14:26

When he would shave his head -- at the end of every year he used to shave his head, for it grew too long and he would shave it -- he used to weigh the hair of his head at three pounds according to the king's weight.

Deuteronomy 21:23

his body must not remain all night on the tree; instead you must make certain you bury him that same day, for the one who is left exposed on a tree is cursed by God. You must not defile your land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:20

Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his father's former wife, for he dishonors his father.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.

2 Samuel 18:14

Joab replied, "I will not wait around like this for you!" He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the middle of Absalom while he was still alive in the middle of the oak tree.

Job 18:8-10

For he has been thrown into a net by his feet and he wanders into a mesh.

Job 31:3

Is it not misfortune for the unjust, and disaster for those who work iniquity?

Psalm 63:9-10

Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth.

Proverbs 20:20

The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother -- the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

Jeremiah 48:44

Anyone who flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit. Anyone who climbs out of the pit will be caught in a trap. For the time is coming when I will punish the people of Moab. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the silver coins into the temple and left. Then he went out and hanged himself.

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.'

Galatians 3:13

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us (because it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree")

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Summary

And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.

Bible References

His head

2 Samuel 18:14
Joab replied, "I will not wait around like this for you!" He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the middle of Absalom while he was still alive in the middle of the oak tree.
2 Samuel 14:26
When he would shave his head -- at the end of every year he used to shave his head, for it grew too long and he would shave it -- he used to weigh the hair of his head at three pounds according to the king's weight.
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.
Matthew 27:5
So Judas threw the silver coins into the temple and left. Then he went out and hanged himself.

Taken up

Deuteronomy 21:23
his body must not remain all night on the tree; instead you must make certain you bury him that same day, for the one who is left exposed on a tree is cursed by God. You must not defile your land which the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance.
Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'
Job 18:8
For he has been thrown into a net by his feet and he wanders into a mesh.
Job 31:3
Is it not misfortune for the unjust, and disaster for those who work iniquity?
Psalm 63:9
Enemies seek to destroy my life, but they will descend into the depths of the earth.
Proverbs 20:20
The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother -- the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.
Jeremiah 48:44
Anyone who flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit. Anyone who climbs out of the pit will be caught in a trap. For the time is coming when I will punish the people of Moab. I, the Lord, affirm it!
Mark 7:10
For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.'
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us (because it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree")

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