World English Bible

2 Samuel 12:25

“and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.”

Verse in context — 2 Samuel 12

But now he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh loved him;

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters.

David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.