What does 2 Samuel 18:17 mean?

They took Absalom, threw him into a deep pit in the forest, and piled a huge heap of stones over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites who had followed Absalom ran back to their homes. 2 Samuel 18:17 - Modern Text Bible

(Absalom is buried in disgrace, not given a proper burial. His followers scatter, the rebellion collapsing instantly.)