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2 Samuel 12:25-27
Expanded Bible
2 Samuel 12:25-27
Expanded Bible
25 The Lord sent word through Nathan the prophet to name the baby Jedidiah [C “loved by the Lord”], ·because the Lord loved the child [L for the Lord’s sake].
David Captures Rabbah(A)
26 Joab fought against Rabbah, a royal city of the Ammonites, and he was about to capture it. 27 Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured ·its water supply [or the City of Waters].
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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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