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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. It was set on David’s head, and he brought very much plunder out of the city.
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Verse 2. Melchom. Septuagint add the explanation, “their king.” It may also be referred to the idol of Ammon. Bible.—The massy crown was suspended over David’s head. Tirinus. D.
A talent is about 30 kilograms or 66 pounds or 965 Troy ounces
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