20:2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a {b} talent of gold, and [there were] precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city.
(b) Which mounts about the value of seven thousand and seventy crowns, which is about 60 pound weight.
20:2 To weigh a talent - Or, to be worth a talent, that is, five thousand four hundred and seventy five pounds.
20:1-8 David's wars. - Though the Lord will severely correct the sins of his believing people, he will not leave them in the hands of their enemies. His assistance will overcome all advantages of number and strength of those that defy his Israel. All that trust in Christ, shall be made more than conquerors through him that loveth them.
