2 Samuel 12:25-27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 and sent the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah,[a] on behalf of the Lord.
End of the Ammonite War. 26 (A)Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured that royal city. 27 He sent messengers to David to say: “I have fought against Rabbah and have taken the water-city.
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- 12:25 Jedidiah: the name means “beloved of Yhwh.”
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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