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25 and sent word by the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah[a] because of the Lord’s grace.[b]

Defeat of the Ammonites

26 Meanwhile, Joab fought the Ammonites at Rabbah and captured the royal city. 27 Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, “I have fought against Rabbah and captured the city’s water supply.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 12:25 Jedidiah means Loved by the Lord.
  2. 2 Samuel 12:25 Heb uncertain; some Heb and LXX manuscripts by the Lord’s word
  3. 2 Samuel 12:27 Heb uncertain

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