26. During that time, Joab fought against Rabbah. It was the royal city of the Ammonites. It had high walls around it. Joab was about to capture it.
27. He sent messengers to David. He told them to say, "I have fought against Rabbah. I've taken control of its water supply.
28. So bring the rest of the troops together. Surround the city and get ready to attack it. Then capture it. If you don't, I'll capture it myself. Then it will be named after me."
29. So David brought the whole army together and went to Rabbah. He attacked it and captured it.
30. He took the gold crown off the head of the king of Ammon. The crown weighed 75 pounds. It had jewels in it. It was placed on David's head. He took a huge amount of goods from the city.