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25 and he sent a message to the prophet Nathan instructing him to name the child Jedidiah according to the Lord’s wish.

26 The Ammonite War Ends. Shortly thereafter, Joab attacked Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal city. 27 Then Joab sent messengers to inform David: “I have assaulted Rabbah and gained control of the water supply.

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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.