2 Samuel 12:25-27

New Living Translation

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]