24. Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife. He went to her and lay with her, so that she conceived a son. They named him Solomon, and the Lord loved him.
25. So He sent a word by way of the prophet Nathan that he should be named Jedidiah for the sake of the Lord.
26. Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and assumed control of the royal city.
27. So Joab sent messengers to David and reported, “I have fought against Rabbah, and I have occupied the water supply of the city.
28. Now gather the remainder of the people, lay siege to the city, and take it. Otherwise, I myself will capture the city, and it will be called by my name.”