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.
28. Call the rest of the army together. Then surround the city, and capture it yourself. If you don't, everyone will remember that I captured the city.
29. David called the rest of the army together and attacked Rabbah. He captured the city