25 and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. 26 Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. 27 Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.
2 Samuel 12:25–27
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