Nathan

Definition

Nathan was a faithful prophet of God who lived while David was king over Israel.

• God sent Nathan to confront David after David sinned grievously against Uriah.
• Nathan rebuked David in spite of the fact that David was the king.
• David repented of his sin after Nathan confronted him.

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(See also: David, faithful, prophet, Uriah)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 17:1-2
• 2 Chronicles 9:29
• 2 Samuel 12:1-3
• Psalm 51:1

Examples from the Bible stories

• __17:7 God sent the prophet Nathan__ to David with this message, “Because you are a man of war, you will not build this Temple for me.”
• __17:13 God was very angry about what David had done, so he sent the prophet Nathan__ to tell David how evil his sin was.

Word Data

• Strong’s: H5416, G34810