25 and sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him [a]Jedidiah for the Lord’s sake.

War Again

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

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 12:25 I.e. beloved of the Lord

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.