Children
Historical AccountStory★★★Disobedient. 2 Sam. 18: 18, Absalom’s pillar. Travelers say the place is taken notice of to this day; and it is common for passengers to throw a stone to this heap, with words to this purpose: “Cursed be the memory of wicked Absalom, and cursed forever be all wicked children, that rise up in rebellion against their parents.” Henry.
The point
This illustration notes that Absalom's pillar, mentioned in 2 Samuel 18:18, is still pointed out to travelers who throw stones upon it, cursing wicked children who rebel against their parents.
Scripture
2 Samuel 18:18Exodus 20:12Deuteronomy 21:18-21Proverbs 30:17Ephesians 6:1-32 Timothy 3:2
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 59 words