And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
And he sent word through Nathan the prophet, and Nathan named him Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
God sent Nathan the prophet to give David's newborn son a special name - Jedidiah - which means 'beloved of the LORD,' showing God's love for this child.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David had sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging the death of her husband Uriah, which led to God's judgment through the prophet Nathan. After the death of their first child as a consequence, David and Bathsheba had another son, Solomon, whom God loved and blessed. Nathan was sent to name this child Jedidiah, meaning "beloved of the Lord," symbolizing God's mercy and favor despite past failures.
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