The Definition of the word 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.