2 Samuel 12:25-27

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁵ He sent [a message] by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and [Nathan] called the boy’s [special] name Jedidiah [beloved of the Lord], because the Lord [loved the child].

²⁶ Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and took the royal city.

²⁷ And Joab sent messengers to David and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.