Both Testaments · Major figure
Nathan
A prominent prophet who served King David and recorded the history of his reign.
Nathan was a faithful prophet who confronted David regarding his sin with Bathsheba and announced the establishment of the Davidic covenant. He played a crucial role in securing Solomon's succession to the throne. The name also refers to a son of David listed in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
In the text
- Verses
- 39
- Books
- 7
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 5:14
- Last appears
- Luke 3:31
Where Nathan appears
39 verses · 18 chapters- 2 Samuel 5Verse 14
- 2 Samuel 7Verses 2–4, 17
- 2 Samuel 12Verses 1, 5, 7, 13, 15, 25
- 2 Samuel 23Verse 36
- 1 Kings 1Verses 8, 10–11, 22–24, 32, 34, 38, 44–45
- 1 Kings 4Verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 2Verse 36
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 11Verse 38
- 1 Chronicles 14Verse 4
- 1 Chronicles 17Verses 1–3, 15
- 1 Chronicles 29Verse 29
- 2 Chronicles 9Verse 29
- 2 Chronicles 29Verse 25
- Ezra 8Verse 16
- Ezra 10Verse 39
- Zechariah 12Verse 12
- Luke 3Verse 31
In the same books
- Benaiah41 versesA valiant warrior and commander who served as captain of David's bodyguard and later as Solomon's army chief.
- Iddo12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
- Shimei33 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, most notably a Benjamite who cursed King David during his flight.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Adonijah25 versesThe fourth son of David who attempted to seize the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king.
- Asahel17 versesA swift-footed warrior and brother of Joab who was killed by Abner during the civil war between Israel and Judah.
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