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Nathan

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Nathan (nā`thən), in the Bible.

1 Court prophet in the time of David David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul . The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure.
..... Click the link for more information.  and Solomon Solomon, d. c.930 B.C., king of the ancient Hebrews (c.970–c.930 B.C.), son and successor of David . His mother was Bath-sheba . His accession has been dated to c.970 B.C. According to the Bible.
..... Click the link for more information. . He announced the oracle to David concerning his dynasty. He confronted David over David's adultery with Bath-sheba and over her husband's murder. Nathan helped ensure that Solomon would succeed David, subsequently participating in the coronation with Zadok the Priest.

2 Son of David.

Nathan

(flourished 10th century BC) Prophet at the courts of David and Solomon in ancient Israel. In II Samuel, God establishes his covenant with David through Nathan, who also appears rebuking David for taking Bathsheba from her husband. As punishment, David was not allowed to build the Temple at Jerusalem, since Nathan had a vision informing him that its construction must be postponed until Solomon succeeded to the throne. Nathan later anointed the new king, securing Solomon's place against rivals, and may have recorded events during the reigns of David and Solomon.

Nathan
Old Testament a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1--17; 12:1--15)


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Nathan Ben Israel received his suffering countryman with that kindness which the law prescribed, and which the Jews practised to each other.
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An interview was forthwith procured, and Nathan was asked by his young master whether he had ever had any reason to complain of his treatment, in any respect.
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Nathan Johnson, by whom we were kindly received, and hospitably provided for.
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