24. David comforted his wife Bathsheba and slept with her. Later on, she gave birth to another son and named him Solomon. The Lord loved Solomon
25. and sent Nathan the prophet to tell David, “The Lord will call him Jedidiah.”
26. Meanwhile, Joab had been in the country of Ammon, attacking the city of Rabbah. He captured the royal fortress
27. and sent a messenger to tell David:I have attacked Rabbah and captured the fortress guarding the city water supply.