27. And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
28. And now gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city and take it: lest I take the city and it be called by my name.
29. And David gathered all the people, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.
30. And he took the crown of their king from off his head, the weight of which was a talent of gold with the precious stones; and it was set on David's head; and he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance.