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and He sent [a message] through Nathan the prophet, who named him Jedidiah, because of the Lord.
2 Samuel 12:25 In-Context
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But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
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Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and made love to her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The LORD loved him;
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and because the LORD loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.
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Meanwhile Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal citadel.
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Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, “I have fought against Rabbah and taken its water supply.