2 Samuel 12:25

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

"And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD." - 2 Samuel 12:25
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What does 2 Samuel 12:25 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 12:25 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD." This verse is a small but powerful moment in the story of King David and his son Solomon. To truly…

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The Name That Defines Destiny

The narrative in 2 Samuel 12:25 encapsulates a pivotal moment in the life of King David and sheds light on the profound connection between divine grace and human identity. The King James Version presents this verse succinctly: "And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and…

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A Prayer of Dedication and Understanding: Calling upon the Name of Jedidiah

Heavenly Father, As I bow before you today, I come with a heart full of awe and reverence for Your divine wisdom and mercy. I reflect upon the profound moment in Scripture when You, O God, sent Your faithful servant Nathan to deliver a message laden with love and significance—a…

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2 Samuel 12:25 - "And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD."
2 Samuel 23:25 - "Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,"
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."
2 Samuel 20:25 - "And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
1 Samuel 25:12 - "So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings."
2 Samuel 5:12
1 Samuel 2:12
2 Samuel 2:25 - "¶ And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill."
2 Samuel 12:2 - "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:"
2 Samuel 12:12 - "For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun."
2 Kings 25:12 - "But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen."
"Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite," - 2 Samuel 23:25
2 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon."
2 Samuel 1:25 - "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places."
2 Samuel 22:25 - "Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight."
1 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD."
2 Samuel 5:25 - "And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer."
2 Samuel 12:26 - "And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city."
"And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:" - 2 Samuel 20:25
2 Samuel 18:25 - "And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near."
2 Samuel 12:29 - "And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it."
2 Samuel 19:25 - "And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?"
2 Samuel 23:12 - "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory."
2 Samuel 24:25 - "And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel."
2 Samuel 8:12 - "Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah."
2 Samuel 22:12 - "And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies."
2 Samuel 16:12 - "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day."
"The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:" - 2 Samuel 12:2
2 Samuel 3:25 - "Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest."