What second name did Nathan the prophet give to Solomon at his birth, meaning 'Beloved of the Lord'?
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Correct answer: Jedidiah
2 Samuel 12:25 states that the Lord loved Solomon and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah. This name served as a sign of God's favor and restoration after the previous tragedy.
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