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25 and sent a message written by Nathan the prophet to call his name Jedidiah,[a] for the Lord’s sake.

The Ammonites are Defeated

26 Meanwhile, Joab attacked the Ammonite city of[b] Rabbah and captured its stronghold. 27 Then Joab sent messengers to David to tell him, “I just attacked Rabbah and captured its municipal water supply,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 12:25 The Heb. name Jedidiah means loved by the Lord
  2. 2 Samuel 12:26 The Heb. lacks city of

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.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 12:25 Jedidiah means loved by the Lord.