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2 Samuel 12:25-27
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25 and sent word through Nathan the prophet that they should name him Jedidiah (which means “beloved of the Lord”), as the Lord had commanded.[a]

David Captures Rabbah

26 Meanwhile, Joab was fighting against Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, and he captured the royal fortifications.[b] 27 Joab sent messengers to tell David, “I have fought against Rabbah and captured its water supply.[c]

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  1. 12:25 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads because of the Lord.
  2. 12:26 Or the royal city.
  3. 12:27 Or captured the city of water.
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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.

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Footnotes

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