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2 Samuel 12:25-27
EasyEnglish Bible
2 Samuel 12:25-27
EasyEnglish Bible
25 so he sent a message to David with Nathan, the prophet. He told David to call his son Jedidiah, because the Lord loved him.[a]
David wins Rabbah
26 At this time, Joab was attacking Rabbah, the Ammonite city. He had taken from the enemy the king's strong place in the city. 27 Joab sent men to take this message to David: ‘I have attacked Rabbah. Now I have taken the place that holds the city's water.
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- 12:25 Jedidiah means ‘The Lord loves him’.
2 Samuel 12:25-27
New International Version
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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