Nathan (prophet)

For the Sabbatean prophet, see Nathan of Gaza.
Nathan
The prophet Nathan admonishes King David by Palma il Giovane, 1600s
Prophet
Honored inEastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
FeastSunday of the Holy Forefathers

Nathan (Hebrew: נָתָן Nāṯān 'given'; fl. c. 1000 BC) is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. His actions are described in the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (especially 2 Samuel 7:2–17, 12:1–25).

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