2Sa 12:24-25 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 24. David comforted Bath-sheba ] His extraordinary attachment to this beautiful woman was the cause of all his misfortunes. He called his name Solomon ] This name seems to have been given prophetically, for sholomah signifies peaceable , and there was almost uninterrupted peace during his reign.

‏ 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Verse 24. David comforted Bath-sheba] His extraordinary attachment to this beautiful woman was the cause of all his misfortunes.

He called his name Solomon] This name seems to have been given prophetically, for sholomah signifies peaceable, and there was almost uninterrupted peace during his reign.

Verse 25. Called-Jedidiah] , literally, the beloved of the Lord. This is the first instance I remember of a minister of God being employed to give a name to the child of one of his servants. But it is strange that the name given by the father was that alone which prevailed.