2 Samuel 12:25-27
Common English Bible
25 and sent word by the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah[a] because of the Lord’s grace.[b]
Defeat of the Ammonites
26 Meanwhile, Joab fought the Ammonites at Rabbah and captured the royal city. 27 Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, “I have fought against Rabbah and captured the city’s water supply.[c]
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- 2 Samuel 12:25 Jedidiah means Loved by the Lord.
- 2 Samuel 12:25 Heb uncertain; some Heb and LXX manuscripts by the Lord’s word
- 2 Samuel 12:27 Heb uncertain
2 Samuel 12:25-27
New International Version
25 and because the Lord loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.[a](A)
26 Meanwhile Joab fought against Rabbah(B) of the Ammonites and captured the royal citadel. 27 Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, “I have fought against Rabbah and taken its water supply.
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 12:25 Jedidiah means loved by the Lord.
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