2 Samuel 12:25-28
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 12
25and sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah for the Lord’S sake.
26Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and captured the royal city.
27Then Joab sent messengers to David and said, 'I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.
28Now then, gather the rest of the people and camp opposite the city and capture it, or I will capture the city myself and it will be named after me.'
King James Version
26And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
27And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 12
25and he sent a message through the prophet Nathan, who named him Jedidiah, because of the Lord.
26Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress.
27Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, "I have fought against Rabbah and have also captured its water supply.
28Now therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will be the one to capture the city, and it will be named after me."
New Living Translation
26Meanwhile, Joab was fighting against Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, and he captured the royal fortifications.
27Joab sent messengers to tell David, 'I have fought against Rabbah and captured its water supply.
28Now bring the rest of the army and capture the city. Otherwise, I will capture it and get credit for the victory.'
English Standard Version
Chapter 12
25and sent a message by Nathan the prophet. So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
26Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and took the royal city.
27And Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah; moreover, I have taken the city of waters.
28Now then gather the rest of the people together and encamp against the city and take it, lest I take the city and it be called by my name.”
New International Version
Chapter 12
25and because the LORD loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.
26Meanwhile Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal citadel.
27Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, 'I have fought against Rabbah and taken its water supply.
28Now muster the rest of the troops and besiege the city and capture it. Otherwise I will take the city, and it will be named after me.'
New King James Version
26Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the people of Ammon, and took the royal city.
27And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, and I have taken the city’s water supply.
28Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and encamp against the city and take it, lest I take the city and it be called after my name.”