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2 Samuel 12:25

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What does 2 Samuel 12:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah`s sake.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah`s sake.
2 Samuel 12:25 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who knoweth whether Jehovah will not be gracious to me, that the child may live?
23But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.
24And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon. And Jehovah loved him;
25and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah`s sake.
26Now 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; yea, I have taken the city of waters.
28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, etc.] Either David did; he sent by him to Bathsheba, to acquaint her with the name of the child, that it was to be Solomon; which is not so likely: or “he, David, delivered it into the hand of Nathan the prophet”; to educate it, instruct it, and bring it up in the nurture of the Lord; or rather the Lord sent a message by Nathan the prophet to David, that he loved Solomon: and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the Lord: that is, David also called him by this name, because of the love of the Lord unto him; for Jedidiah signifies “the beloved of the Lord”; a name and character which well agrees with the Messiah, Solomon’s antitype,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jedidiah - That is, beloved of the Lord. Because - Either, because of the Lord's love to him, or because the Lord commanded him to do so. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 12:26”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:25 Jedidiah means “loved by Yahweh.” This God-given second name for Solomon, mentioned only here, guaranteed his future, as it expressed God’s special love for him.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Nathan: Sa2 12:1-14, Sa2 7:4; Kg1 1:11, Kg1 1:23 Jedidiah: that is, Beloved of the Lord, Neh 13:26; Mat 3:17, Mat 17:5 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 12:26”
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