2 Samuel 12:25

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:25

BSB

and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.

AKJV

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

CPDV

And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.

ERV

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name Jedidiah, for the LORD'S sake.

NHEB

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

SMT

And he will send by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he will call his name Jedidiah, for sake of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:25

AndhesentH7971VerbbythehandH3027Noun FeminineofNathanH5416Proper Name MasculinetheprophetH5030Noun MasculineandhecalledH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine JedidiahH3041Proper Name MasculinebecauseoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 12:25

Summary

Nathan prophetically names child Jedidiah for divine favor

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Nathan declares child's prophetic name

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC