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and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh`s sake.
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A Name of Divine Favor
All commentators agree that the name 'Jedidiah' means 'beloved of the Lord.' This name, given through the prophet Nathan, was a direct and powerful sign of God's grace and acceptance of Solomon. It served as a divine assurance to David that despite his past sin, God's favor was being extended to his child.
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19th Century
Anglican
Jedidiah. —It does not appear that this name (beloved of the Lord) was intended to do more than express the Divine accept…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet Either David did; he sent by him to Bathsheba, to acquaint her with th…
Presbyterian
David now penned the 51st Psalm, in which, though he had been assured that his sin was pardoned, he prays earnestly for pardon and greatly laments …
