New American Standard Bible

2 Samuel 12:25-28 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

25. and sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah for the Lord's sake.

26. Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon and captured the royal city.

27. Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.

28. Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and camp against the city and capture it, or I will capture the city myself and it will be named after me."