Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
and sent a message written by Nathan the prophet to call his name Jedidiah, for the Lord's sake.
New American Standard Bible
and sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him
King James Version
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
Holman Bible
and He sent a message through Nathan the prophet, who named
A Conservative Version
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet. And he called his name Jedidiah, for LORD's sake.
American Standard Version
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.
Amplified
and He sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah (beloved of the Lord) for the sake of the Lord [who loved the child].
Bible in Basic English
And he sent word by Nathan the prophet, who gave him the name Jedidiah, by the word of the Lord.
Darby Translation
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will send by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he will call his name Jedidiah, for sake of Jehovah.
King James 2000
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He sent [word] by the hand of Nathan the prophet, so he called him Jedidiah because of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name Jedidiah, of the LORD's behalf.
NET Bible
and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named Jedidiah for the Lord's sake.
New Heart English Bible
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for the LORD's sake.
The Emphasized Bible
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.
Webster
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
World English Bible
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.
Youngs Literal Translation
and sendeth by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and calleth his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.
Themes
David » King of israel » Solomon is born to
Jedidiah » A name given to solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Gives solomon the name jedidiah
Topics
Interlinear
Shalach
Shem
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 12:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Repents, But The Child Dies
24 Then David consoled his wife Bathsheba. He went in and had sex with her, and she bore a son whom he named Solomon. The LORD loved him, 25 and sent a message written by Nathan the prophet to call his name Jedidiah, for the Lord's sake. 26 Meanwhile, Joab attacked the Ammonite city of Rabbah and captured its stronghold.
Phrases
Cross References
Nehemiah 13:26
Didn't Solomon, king of Israel, sin by doing these things, even though among many nations there was no king like him who was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel? Even so, foreign women caused him to sin.
2 Samuel 7:4
But later that same night, this message came to Nathan from the LORD:
1 Kings 1:11
"Haven't you heard?" Nathan asked Solomon's mother Bathsheba. "Haggith's son Adonijah has become king and David, our true king, isn't aware of it.
1 Kings 1:23
They informed the king, "Nathan the prophet is here."
Matthew 3:17
Then a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!"
Matthew 17:5
He was still speaking when a bright cloud suddenly overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him. Keep on listening to him!"