2 Samuel 12:25
2 Samuel 12:25 in Multiple Translations
and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.
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, for Jehovah’s sake.
And he sent word by Nathan the prophet, who gave him the name Jedidiah, by the word of the Lord.
so he sent a message through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah, because the Lord loved him.
For the Lord had sent by Nathan the Prophet: therefore he called his name Iedidiah, because the Lord loued him.
and sendeth by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and calleth his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah.
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah, for the LORD’s sake.
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 called his name, Amiable to the Lord, because the Lord loved him.
He told the prophet Nathan to tell David to name the baby boy Jedediah which means ‘loved by Yahweh’, because Yahweh loved him.
So he told Nathan, “Go and tell them to name him Jedidiah.” That name means God loves him very much. That is why God gave him that name.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 12:25
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2 Samuel 12:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֗ח
בְּ/יַד֙
נָתָ֣ן
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
אֶת
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
יְדִ֣ידְיָ֑הּ
בַּ/עֲב֖וּר
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֗ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/יַד֙
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
נָתָ֣ן
Nâthân
H5416
Nathan
N-proper
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Art | N-ms
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
יְדִ֣ידְיָ֑הּ
Yᵉdîydᵉyâh
H3041
Jedidiah
N-proper
בַּ/עֲב֖וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
for the sake of
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 12:25
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֗ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
בְּ/יַד֙
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
נָתָ֣ן
Nâthân
H5416
"Nathan"
N-proper
Nathan was a prophet in the time of King David and Solomon, and his name means 'giver' in Hebrew, as mentioned in 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.39 § Nathan = "giver" 1) a son of David by Bathsheba 2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon 3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon 5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah 6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah 7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra 8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Nathan. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 51:2.
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Art | N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְדִ֣ידְיָ֑הּ
Yᵉdîydᵉyâh
H3041
"Jedidiah"
N-proper
Jedidiah was another name for King Solomon, given to him by God, as stated in 2 Samuel 5:14, meaning beloved of God.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; Another name of she.lo.moh (שְׁלֹמֹה "Solomon" H8010) § Jedidiah = "beloved of Jehovah" the name given to Solomon through Nathan the prophet
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jedidiah. See also: 2 Samuel 12:25.
בַּ/עֲב֖וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
"for the sake of"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means for the sake of or because of something, like in Genesis when God acts on account of his people's needs. It shows a reason or purpose behind an action. The KJV often translates it as because of or for someone's sake.
Definition: prep 1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to conj 2) in order that
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. See also: Genesis 3:17; 2 Samuel 5:12; Psalms 105:45.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 12:25
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- Context
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- 2 Samuel 12:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 12:25
Context — Solomon’s Birth
23But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
24Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child
25and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.
26Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. 27Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:4 | But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 13:26 | Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 1:11 | Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? |
| 4 | 1 Kings 1:23 | So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king. |
| 5 | Matthew 3:17 | And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 12:1–14 | Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.” David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.” |
| 7 | Matthew 17:5 | While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” |
2 Samuel 12:25 Summary
This verse tells us that God loved Solomon, who was the son of David and Bathsheba, and He sent a message through the prophet Nathan to give Solomon the name Jedidiah, which means 'beloved of the Lord'. This shows us that God is a loving God who cares about individuals and wants a personal relationship with them, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Jeremiah 31:3. Just like Solomon, we can know that God loves us and has a special plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). By trusting in God's love, we can find comfort and peace, just as David did after the death of his son.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God send word to name Solomon Jedidiah?
God sent word to name Solomon Jedidiah because He loved him, as stated in 2 Samuel 12:25, and this name, meaning 'beloved of the Lord', signified God's special affection for the child, similar to how God expressed love for other individuals in the Bible, such as in Jeremiah 31:3.
What is the significance of Nathan the prophet in this verse?
Nathan the prophet was the messenger through whom God conveyed His instructions, emphasizing the importance of prophetic guidance in the lives of God's people, as seen in other instances like 2 Samuel 7:1-17 where Nathan delivered a significant message to David.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of David's life?
This verse follows the death of David's son with Bathsheba, and the naming of Solomon Jedidiah signifies a new beginning and a reminder of God's love and forgiveness, similar to the theme of redemption in Psalm 51, which David wrote after his repentance.
What does the name Jedidiah reveal about God's character?
The name Jedidiah, meaning 'beloved of the Lord', reveals God's loving and gracious nature, as expressed throughout the Bible, including in verses like John 3:16, which highlights God's love for the world.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can reflect on God's love for me, just as He loved Solomon and named him Jedidiah?
- How can I, like David, find comfort in God's love and forgiveness during difficult times, as seen in this verse and in other parts of his story?
- In what ways can I apply the truth of God's love, as demonstrated in this verse, to my relationships with others and my everyday life?
- What are some practical steps I can take to deepen my understanding of God's character, including His love and grace, as revealed in this verse and throughout Scripture?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 12:25
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet,.... Either David did; he sent by him to Bathsheba, to acquaint her with the name of the child, that it was to be Solomon; which is not so likely: or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
Either because of the Lord’ s love to him, as the name signifies; or because the Lord commanded him to do so.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
2 Samuel 12:25 And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.Ver. 25. And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet.] Who was Solomon’ s educator et pedagogus, tutor and monitor to fit him for the kingdom, saith Lyra: and by whom God would comfort David, as before he had humbled him by the same Nathan. And he called his name Jedidiah,] i.e., Beloved of the Lord. This was more than to be called, as Scipio afterwards was, Corculum, the people’ s sweet heart: or as Titus, Generis humani deliciae, the darling of mankind: or as Otho the emperor, Miraculum mundi, the world’ s wonder. David signifieth beloved: but Jedidiah, the Lord’ s beloved: and this, Because of the Lord.] That is, For the Lord Christ’ s sake, as Junius senseth it, in whom alone Solomon was, and all the elect are, beloved of God.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
(25) Jedidiah.—It does not appear that this name (beloved of the Lord) was intended to do more than express the Divine acceptance of Solomon; and it never came into use as a personal title.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
Verse 25. Called - Jedidiah] ידידיה, literally, the beloved of the Lord. This is the first instance I remember of a minister of God being employed to give a name to the child of one of his servants. But it is strange that the name given by the father was that alone which prevailed.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 12:25
25. he sent by the hand of Nathan, &c.] Jehovah commissioned Nathan (for the phrase cp. Exodus 4:13) to give the boy a second name, which he did accordingly. This is the meaning of the text as it stands: but some commentators would alter it slightly in accordance with the Vulgate, and render he (David) committed him to the hand of Nathan, that he might take charge of his education. But the explanation is doubtful, and there is no further trace of the fact, though it has been very generally supposed that Nathan was Solomon’s tutor. Jedidiah] That is Beloved of Jah. Cp. Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalms 127:2. It is derived from the same root as David, which means beloved or darling. The name was given “because of the Lord,” i.e. because Jehovah loved the child; and it served as a pledge to David that he was again fully received into God’s favour.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:25
25. He sent — That is, Jehovah sent Nathan to give the child yet another name peculiarly comforting to David. Jedidiah — That is, darling of Jehovah.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 12:25
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The Messenger by William Carrol | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision that the prophet Daniel had. Daniel sees a majestic messenger, clothed in linen and with a golden belt. The preacher draw |
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Solomon Missed God's Plans by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the tragic downfall of King Solomon, who, despite being chosen and loved by God, succumbed to his lust and led a life of sexual immorality, ultimately missin |
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Two Roads Two Destinies 02 Ireland st.chapel by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the internal evidences of inspiration in the Bible. The first proof mentioned is that the Bible claims to be the word of God. The second proof |
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His Wives Turned Away His Heart. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer warns that every individual has a vulnerable point in their character, as exemplified by Solomon, whose heart was turned away from God by his foreign wives. Despite his |
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(Basics) 66. Don't Believe Satan's Lies by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of identifying Satan's deception in order to avoid problems in our lives. The sermon is based on 2nd Thessalonians chapter 2, |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:12-15 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob's dream of a ladder reaching up to heaven. God appears to Jacob in the dream and reaffirms the promises He made to Abraha |
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The Possibility of Death by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the grave responsibility placed on him to witness to every soul, as the possibility of death looms over everyone. He shares his dedication t |