Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(beloved of God). Name given to Solomon by Nathan (2 Sam. 12:25).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Symbolical name, signifying “Beloved of Jehovah,” given by God to Solomon, when an infant (2 Sam. 12:25). This, following on the great sin of David with Bathsheba, is a remarkable instance of how grace can abound over sin.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Ydiydyah
Meaning:
from 3039 and 3050; beloved of Jah; Jedidejah, a name of Solomon
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
beloved of Jah
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Beloved of the Lord; peaceful:―name given to Solomon by Nathan, 2 Sam. 12:25. {Dilectus a Domino}