2 Samuel 12:31
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 brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 8:2
Related theme
2 Samuel 8:2 shows David's similar harsh treatment of Moab—measuring and killing—establishing a pattern of judgment on conquered nations.
1 Chronicles 20:3
Parallel
1 Chronicles 20:3 parallels the forced labor of Ammonites with saws and picks, confirming the harsh treatment described in 12:31.
Deuteronomy 23:6
Related theme
Deuteronomy 23:6 commands not to seek peace with Ammonites — David's brutal treatment of Rabbah here enforces that hostility.