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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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Footnotes

  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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