24. 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.
25. And he sent, by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he called his name, Beloved of the Lord, because the Lord loved him.
26. And then Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and he fought outside the royal city.
27. And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: "I have struggled against Rabbah, and so the City of Waters will soon be seized.