Lux Domini
And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

Key themes

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Glossary

Ammon Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.

David Person

Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.

Rabbah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Amman.