2 Samuel 12:24,25

The Birth of Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:24-25

24 And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare 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 Jedidiah, because of the Lord.

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Why call Solomon Jedidiah? 2 Samuel 12:24-25

In some way God must have shown that He loved the second child born to David of her who had been the wife of Uriah. The name Jedidiah means beloved of Jehovah. Perhaps God had again spoken to Nathan, who in turn spoke to David, telling him of God's good intentions for Solomon. Solomon's birth was the fulfillment of a promise (see 1 Chronicles 28:8-10). Solomon was to be a man of rest. It was he who was to build the temple.

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What is the purpose in giving this narrative? 2 Samuel 12:1-31

The Old Testament is a tutor to lead us to a better understanding of Christ and His mission and message. Christ died for our sins. A black narrative like this should teach all men everywhere that if men like David were not spared the consequences of sin, no man can expect more. Only the blood of Christ can cleanse man from his sin. Furthermore, as men of good will read the account, they are assured of its trustworthiness. No fabricated account of the lives of Israel's heroes would contain a notice of sin like this.