23. But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.
24. David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went to her and lay with her; and she bore a son, and she called his name Solomon. And the Lord loved [the child];
25. He sent [a message] by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and [Nathan] called the boy's [special] name Jedidiah [beloved of the Lord], because the Lord [loved the child].
26. Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and took the royal city.
27. And Joab sent messengers to David and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
28. Now therefore assemble the rest of the men, encamp against the city, and take it, lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
29. So David gathered all the men, went to Rabbah, fought against it, and took it.