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Nathan

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon (2 Chronicles 9:29 ). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple (2 Samuel 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 (Song 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 Chronicles 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 Chronicles 29:25 ). He seems to have written a life of David, and also a life of Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:29; 2 Chronicles 9:29 ).

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

  • Ezra 8:16 .

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Nathan'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​n/nathan.html. 1897.
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