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25 and sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he named him [a]Jedidiah for the sake of Yahweh.

Joab Fights Ammon

26 (A)Then Joab fought against (B)Rabbah of the sons of Ammon and captured the royal city. 27 And Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.

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  1. 2 Samuel 12:25 Lit beloved of Yahweh

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