And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
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Glossary
- David Person
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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 .
- Ammon Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Rabbah Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Amman.
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.