25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name, Amiable to the Lord, because the Lord loved him.


In Context

22 And he said: While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept for him: for I said: Who knoweth whether the Lord may not give him to me, and the child may live?

23 But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Shall I be able to bring him back any more? I shall go to him rather: but he shall not return to me.

24 And David comforted Bethsabee his wife, and went in unto her, and slept with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon, and the Lord loved him.

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

26 And Joab fought against Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and laid close siege to the royal city.

27 And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: I have fought against Rabbath, and the city of waters is about to be taken.

2 Samuel 12:25 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:25and because the Lord loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:25and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:25and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name Jedidiah, for the LORD'S sake.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:25and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:25and sendeth by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and calleth his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:25And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.