Court prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. He delivered God's covenant promise of an everlasting dynasty to David, then later confronted David over Bathsheba with the parable of the ewe lamb — 'You are the man!' He helped secure Solomon's succession to the throne.
CompanionZadokPriest sent with Nathan by David to anoint Solomon at Gihon
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
2 Samuel 7:2
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.2 Samuel 7:2, KJV
2 Samuel 12:7
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;2 Samuel 12:7, KJV
1 Kings 1:11
Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bath-sheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?1 Kings 1:11, KJV
1 Kings 1:38
So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David’s mule, and brought him to Gihon.1 Kings 1:38, KJV
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