24. Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He went to her and made love to her. Some time later she had a son. He was given the name Solomon. The Lord loved him.
25. So the Lord sent a message through the prophet Nathan. It said, "Name the boy Jedidiah."
26. During that time, Joab fought against Rabbah. It was the royal city of the Ammonites. It had high walls around it. Joab was about to capture it.
27. He sent messengers to David. He told them to say, "I have fought against Rabbah. I've taken control of its water supply.