richmahn_en_tn/2sa/12/30.md

# a talent

This may be written in modern weights. Alternate translation: "about 33 kilograms" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])

# a precious stone

a rare gemstone such as a diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal

# The crown was placed on David's own head

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "They placed the crown on David's own head" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# he brought out

Here the author speaks of David when he is actually referring to David's soldiers. Alternate translation: "they brought out" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# plunder

valuable things taken from a defeated enemy

# large quantities

"large amounts"