The batteries say, "Do not short circuit" but you did with your current meter.
The little one says, "7Ah at 20 hour rate", not 7A. It can supply 0.35A for 20 hours. Its max allowed charging current is 2.1A.
The larger one says, "9Ah", not 9A. It does not say at what current. Its max allowed charging current is 2.7A.