2 Samuel 12:25 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

More versions

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

American Standard Version (1901)

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah’s sake.

Common English Bible

and sent word by the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah because of the LORD’s grace.

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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name: Amiable to the Lord; because the Lord loved him.