2 Samuel 12:25 cpdv — And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him."

— 2 Samuel 12:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 12 — Context

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And he said: “While he was yet alive, I fasted and wept on behalf of the infant. For I said: Who knows if the Lord may perhaps give him to me, and let the infant live?

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But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Would I be able to bring him back anymore? Instead, I will go to him. Yet truly, he will not return to me.”

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And David consoled his wife Bathsheba. And entering to her, he slept with her. And she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon, and the Lord loved him.

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And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.

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And then Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and he fought outside the royal city.

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And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: “I have struggled against Rabbah, and so the City of Waters will soon be seized.

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Now therefore, gather the remaining portion of the people together, and besiege the city and take it. Otherwise, when the city will have been laid waste by me, the victory will be ascribed to my name.”

2 Samuel 12:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 12:25 say?
2 Samuel 12:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.”
Where is 2 Samuel 12:25 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 12:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 25.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 12:25.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 12:25 in?
2 Samuel 12:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 12:25?
2 Samuel 12:25 reads (CPDV): “And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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