NATHAN

1. A Hebrew prophet, Zec 12:12; a friend and counselor of David. He approved the king’s purpose of building a temple to the lord, but by divine direction transferred this accomplishment to Solomon, 2Sa 7:1-17. By a fine parable, pointedly applied, he convicted David of his guilt in respect to Uriah and Bathsheba, 2Sa 12:1-31 Ps 51:1-19; and his bold fidelity here seems to have been appreciated by David, see NATHAN 2, and is worthy of everlasting remembrance. Solomon was probably educated under his care, 2Sa 12:25; and was effectually aided by him in his peaceful succession to the throne, 1Ki 1.1-53. He wrote some memorials, long since lost, of both David and Solomon, 1Ch 29:29 2Ch 9:29. How long he lived under the reign of Solomon is unknown; but two of his sons were high officers at court, 1Ki 4:5. 2. A son of David, by Bathsheba, 1Ch 3:5 14:4; an ancestor of Christ, Lu 3:21. See GENEALOGY.

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Nathan. Nathan
Given. (1.) A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon (2 Chr. 9:29). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple (2 Sam. 7:2, 3, 17), and next appears as the reprover of David on account of his sin with Bathsheba (12:1-14). He was charged with the education of Solomon (12:25), at whose inauguration to the throne he took a prominent part (1 Kings 1:8, 10, 11, 22-45). His two sons, Zabad (1 Chr. 2:36) and Azariah (1 Kings 4:5) occupied places of honour at the king’s court. He last appears in assisting David in reorganizing the public worship (2 Chr. 29:25). He seems to have written a life of David, and also a life of Solomon (1 Chr. 29:29; 2 Chr. 9:29).

(2.) A son of David, by Bathsheba (2 Sam. 5:14), whose name appears in the genealogy of Mary, the mother of our Lord (Luke 3:31).

(3.) Ezra 8:16.

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Nathan. given; giving; rewarded

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NATHAN. 1. Son of David and Bath-sheba 2Sa 5:14; 1Ch 3:5; 14:4 2. A prophet in the time of David
* His message to David concerning the building of a temple 2Sa 7:1-17; 1Ch 17:1-15
* Reproves David for his adultery with Bath-sheba and his murder of Uriah 2Sa 12:1-15
* Gives Solomon the name Jedidiah 2Sa 12:25
* Assists Bath-sheba in securing to Solomon, her son, the succession to the throne 1Ki 1:10-14,22-27
* Assists in anointing Solomon to be king 1Ki 1:32-45
* Kept the chronicles 1Ch 29:29; 2Ch 9:29
* Assists David in the organization of the tabernacle 2Ch 29:25

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(1) The Prophet 2Sa 7:2; 12:1,7; 1Ki 1:10,32; 1Ch 29:29; Zec 12:12 (2) Son of David 2Sa 5:14; Lu 3:31