Chapter 20
The Capture of Rabbah
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And it happened [that] {in the spring time of year},[note: Literally "at the time of the returning of the year"] the time [when] kings go out [to battle], Joab led the troops of the army and destroyed the land of the {Ammonites}.[note: Literally "sons of Ammon"] And he came and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab struck Rabbah and destroyed it.
And David took the crown of their king from his head and found it to weigh a talent of gold. And in it [was] a precious stone. Then it was [placed] upon the head of David. And he brought out the booty of the city, a large amount.