In the context of the Bible, the term "hung" can refer to various instances and themes, primarily related to the act of hanging or being suspended. This term is often associated with execution, punishment, or the display of judgment. The act of hanging is mentioned in several passages throughout the Scriptures, each carrying significant theological and moral implications.

Old Testament References

1. Haman's Gallows: One of the most notable instances of hanging in the Old Testament is the account of Haman in the Book of Esther. Haman, an enemy of the Jews, constructed a gallows to hang Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to him. However, in a divine reversal of fortune, Haman himself was hanged on the very gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Esther 7:10 states, "So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided." This event underscores the biblical theme of divine justice and retribution.

2. The Hanging of the King of Ai: In the conquest narratives of the Book of Joshua, the king of Ai was captured and hanged as a sign of God's judgment against the Canaanite cities. Joshua 8:29 records, "He hung the king of Ai on a tree until evening, and at sunset Joshua commanded that they take his body down from the tree and throw it at the entrance of the city gate." This act served as a warning to other nations and demonstrated the seriousness of opposing God's people.

3. The Law Concerning Hanging: The Mosaic Law addresses the act of hanging as a form of capital punishment. Deuteronomy 21:22-23 provides specific instructions: "If a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is executed, and you hang his body on a tree, you must not leave the body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse." This law highlights the curse associated with being hanged and the importance of proper burial practices.

New Testament References

1. Judas Iscariot: In the New Testament, Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, is said to have hanged himself out of remorse. Matthew 27:5 states, "So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself." Judas's tragic end serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of betrayal and the weight of guilt.

2. The Crucifixion of Jesus: While not a hanging in the traditional sense, the crucifixion of Jesus is often associated with the concept of being "hung on a tree," fulfilling the curse mentioned in Deuteronomy. Galatians 3:13 explains, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" This passage emphasizes the redemptive work of Christ, who bore the curse of sin on behalf of humanity.

Theological Implications

The act of hanging in the Bible is frequently linked to themes of judgment, justice, and redemption. It serves as a powerful symbol of the consequences of sin and the ultimate justice of God. In the case of Jesus, being "hung on a tree" becomes a profound expression of sacrificial love and the means by which believers are redeemed from the curse of the law. The biblical narrative uses the imagery of hanging to convey deep spiritual truths about the nature of sin, the justice of God, and the hope of redemption through Christ.1. (p. p.) of Hang.

2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Hang.

736. artemon -- something hung up or fastened, ie a foresail
... something hung up or fastened, ie a foresail. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: artemon Phonetic Spelling: (ar-tem'-ohn) Short Definition: a ...
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2910. kremannumi -- to hang
... Word Origin from a prim. root krem- Definition to hang NASB Word Usage depend
(1), hanged (1), hanging (3), hangs (1), hung (1). hang. ...
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4029. perikeimai -- to lie around
... Word Origin from peri and keimai Definition to lie around NASB Word Usage beset
(1), hung (2), surrounding (1), wearing (1). enclose, encircle, wear. ...
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334. anathema -- a gift set up (in a temple)
... anathema Phonetic Spelling: (an-ath'-ay-mah) Short Definition: an offering dedicated
by a worshipper Definition: an offering dedicated (hung up in a temple) by ...
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5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand
... entered (2), erected (1), establish (1), established (2), establishing (1), fixed
(1), fulfill (1), gives stability (1), halt (1), halted (1), hung (6), join (1 ...
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8518. talah -- to hang
... hanged. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to hang NASB Word Usage hang
(5), hanged (13), hanging (2), hangs (1), hung (7). hang up. ...
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5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... giving (37), grant (18), granted (11), growl* (1), had (3), hand over (2), hang
(3), has had (1), have (2), have* (1), heap (1), held (1), hung (1), impose (1 ...
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That Passage of David Explained; what the Harps Hung Upon the ...
... Chapter III."That Passage of David Explained; What the Harps Hung Upon the Willows
Signify; The Willow a Symbol of Chastity; The Willows Watered by Streams. ...
/.../chapter iii that passage of david.htm

In Answer to those who Enquire Whether the Holy Mother of God Bore ...
... Book IV. Chapter VII."In answer to those who enquire whether the holy Mother of
God bore two natures, and whether two natures hung upon the Cross. ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter vii in answer to those.htm

Petilianus Said: "Can it be that the Traitor Judas Hung Himself ...
... Book II. Chapter 43. " 101. Petilianus said: "Can it be that the traitor
Judas hung himself for you? "101. Petilianus said ...
/.../chapter 43 101 petilianus.htm

About the Young Man who Killed the Maiden.
... given forth thence; and he made me bend down into each chasm, and I saw in the chasm
blazing fire; and wheels of fire ran there, and souls were hung upon those ...
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Submit Yourselves Therefore to God. James 4:7.
... If a man has committed murder, and there is no other way to secure the public interest
but for him to be hung, it is his duty to be willing to be hung for the ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/submit yourselves therefore to god.htm

This is He who Took a Bodily Form in the virgin
... He that hung up the earth in space was Himself hanged up; He that fixed the heavens
was fixed with nails; He that bore up the earth was borne up on a tree; the ...
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The Penitent Thief
... upon the gallows-tree. And there while he hung in torture on the cross,
the whole truth came to him at last. God's Spirit shone ...
/.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon xxxi the penitent thief.htm

Proposition ii: There must have Existed from Eternity one ...
... [4] This matter has been well illustrated by a late able writer.--"Suppose a chain
hung down out of the heavens, from an unknown height; and, though every link ...
/.../ii proposition ii there must.htm

Marriage of the Blessed virgin to Joseph
... It hung in a single width down to the edge of the dress, of which it covered the
opening in front. The lower edge was ornamented with fringes and beads. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/vii marriage of the blessed.htm

Mr. ...
... "I will have a little bell hung at the door, which I can ring when I want you. ...
There hung a little rope-ladder from one of the lower boughs. ...
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Veil (67 Occurrences)
... (4.) Paroheth (Exodus 26:31-35), the veil of the tabernacle and the temple, which
hung between the holy place and the most holy (2 Chronicles 3:14). ...
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Stumble (89 Occurrences)
... 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it
would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck ...
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Millstone (9 Occurrences)
... 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it
would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck ...
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Neck (97 Occurrences)
... 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it
would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck ...
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Better (218 Occurrences)
... 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it
would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck ...
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Vail (44 Occurrences)
... (4.) Paroheth (Exodus 26:31-35), the veil of the tabernacle and the temple, which
hung between the holy place and the most holy (2 Chronicles 3:14). ...
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Tied (33 Occurrences)
... will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better
for him if he was thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck ...
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Rizpah (4 Occurrences)
... to Adriel. These the Gibeonites put to death, and hung up their bodies before
the Lord at the sanctuary at Gibeah. Rizpah thereupon ...
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Believe (239 Occurrences)
... 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it
would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck ...
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Archaeology
... It is only archaeology that can hang their pictures aright, and it is only
when thus hung that true criticism is ready to begin. ...
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