And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also a great amount of spoil out of the city.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Melchom. Septuagint add the explanation, "their king. "It may also be referred to the idol of Ammon. (Haydock)
The massy crown was suspended over David's head. (Tirinus) (Du Hamel)