Topical Encyclopedia The Ammonites, descendants of Lot through his younger daughter (Genesis 19:38), were a significant people group in the Old Testament narrative. They inhabited the region east of the Jordan River, in what is now modern-day Jordan. The Ammonites often found themselves in conflict with the Israelites, and their interactions are documented throughout the biblical text.One notable event involving the Ammonites is the capture of their royal treasure. This event is recorded in the context of King David's military campaigns. The Ammonites had previously humiliated David's envoys, leading to a series of conflicts between Israel and Ammon (2 Samuel 10:1-5). In response, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to subdue the Ammonites. The capture of the Ammonite royal treasure is detailed in 2 Samuel 12:30-31 : "Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. He brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them labor at the brick kilns. David did this to all the Ammonite cities. Then he and his entire army returned to Jerusalem." This passage highlights the significant wealth and resources that were seized from the Ammonites. The crown, described as weighing a talent of gold and adorned with precious stones, symbolizes the transfer of power and wealth from the Ammonites to Israel. The capture of such a treasure not only demonstrated David's military prowess but also served as a divine endorsement of his kingship, as victories in battle were often seen as signs of God's favor. The subjugation of the Ammonites and the taking of their royal treasure also fulfilled earlier prophecies and warnings against them. The Ammonites, like other neighboring nations, were often rebuked by the prophets for their idolatry and hostility towards Israel. For instance, the prophet Amos declared judgment against the Ammonites for their violent expansionist policies (Amos 1:13-15). The capture of the Ammonite treasure is a testament to the complex relationships between Israel and its neighbors, marked by cycles of conflict, conquest, and divine judgment. It underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to elevate or humble them according to His purposes. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Samuel 12:30And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof 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. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Palestine under Pagan Kings. The Immutability of Christ The Last Farewell in the Presence of the one Hundred and Fifty ... 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