Parallel Verses
NET Bible
and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named 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
International Standard Version
and sent a message written by Nathan the prophet to call his name Jedidiah, for the Lord's sake.
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.
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 So David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He went to her and had marital relations with her. She gave birth to a son, and David named him Solomon. Now the Lord loved the child 25 and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named Jedidiah for the Lord's sake. 26 So Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal city.
Phrases
Cross References
Nehemiah 13:26
Was it not because of things like these that King Solomon of Israel sinned? Among the many nations there was no king like him. He was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel. But the foreign wives made even him sin!
2 Samuel 7:4
That night the Lord told Nathan,
2 Samuel 12:1-14
So the Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to David, Nathan said, "There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.
1 Kings 1:11
Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, "Has it been reported to you that Haggith's son Adonijah has become king behind our master David's back?
1 Kings 1:23
The king was told, "Nathan the prophet is here." Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor.
Matthew 3:17
And a voice from heaven said, "This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight."
Matthew 17:5
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my one dear Son, in whom I take great delight. Listen to him!"