Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained the people.
And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor gathered around and struck Absalom and killed him.
So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people halted and no longer pursued Israel, nor did they continue to fight anymore.
Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem.
For if the trumpet produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?
Now when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, each left for his home.