27. And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: "I have struggled against Rabbah, and so the City of Waters will soon be seized.
28. Now therefore, gather the remaining portion of the people together, and besiege the city and take it. Otherwise, when the city will have been laid waste by me, the victory will be ascribed to my name."
29. And so David gathered together all the people, and he set out against Rabbah. And after he had fought, he seized it.
30. And he took the crown of their king from his head. The weight of it was a talent of gold, having the most precious gems. And it was placed upon the head of David. Moreover, he carried away the spoils of the city, which were very many.