2 Samuel 12:25
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
In other versions
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.
ASV
And he sent word by Nathan the prophet, who gave him the name Jedidiah, by the word of the Lord.
BBE
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.
DBY
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.
WEB
and sendeth by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and calleth his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.
YLT
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
ENG
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
WBT
and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.
BSB
In context
23But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
24And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
26And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
27And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Nathan
- Solomon