Lexical Definition
Ναθάν Nathán (nath-an') Nathan N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (נָתָן)
Nathan.
- Nathan, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ναθὰμ | of Nathan | Luke.3.31 |
| Ναθάν | Nathan | LXX.2Sam.5.14 • LXX.2Sam.7.2 • LXX.2Sam.7.4 • LXX.2Sam.7.17 • LXX.2Sam.12.1 • LXX.2Sam.12.5 • LXX.1Kgs.1.8 • LXX.1Kgs.1.10 • LXX.1Kgs.1.22 • LXX.1Kgs.1.23 • LXX.1Kgs.1.32 • LXX.1Kgs.1.34 • LXX.1Kgs.1.38 • LXX.1Kgs.1.44 • LXX.1Kgs.1.45 • LXX.1Chr.3.5 • LXX.1Chr.14.4 |
| Nathan said | LXX.2Sam.7.3 • LXX.2Sam.12.7 • LXX.2Sam.12.13 • LXX.1Kgs.1.11 • LXX.1Kgs.1.24 | |
| Nathan went forth | LXX.2Sam.12.15 | |
| of Nathan | LXX.2Sam.12.25 • LXX.2Sam.23.36 • LXX.1Kgs.4.5 • LXX.1Kgs.4.5 • LXX.2Chr.9.29 | |
| to Nathan | LXX.2Sam.12.13 | |
| Νάθαν | Elnathan | LXX.Jer.36.12 |
| Nathan | LXX.1Chr.2.36 • LXX.1Chr.2.36 • LXX.1Chr.17.1 • LXX.1Chr.17.3 • LXX.1Chr.17.15 • LXX.2Chr.29.25 • LXX.Ezra.8.16 • LXX.Ezra.10.39 | |
| Nathan said | LXX.1Chr.17.2 | |
| of Nathan | LXX.2Kgs.23.11 • LXX.1Chr.11.38 • LXX.1Chr.29.29 • LXX.Zech.12.12 |
Abbott-Smith
Ναθάμ (Rec. Ναθάν), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. נָתָן),
Nathan: Lk 3:31.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:31 |
Profile
Male • David's son • Son of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.
David's son living at the time of United Monarchy
Nathan, a son of David and Bathsheba, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
- David's son from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14;
- referred to as Nathan נָתָן, or Nathan Ναθάν;
- son of David דָּוִד and Bathsheba בַּת־שֶׁבַע;
- a brother of Shammua שַׁמּוּעַ, Shobab שׁוֹבָב and Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה;
- half-brother of: Amnon אַמְנוֹן, Chileab כִּלְאָב, Absalom אֲבִישָׁלוֹם, Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּה, Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָה, Ithream יִתְרְעָם, Ibhar יִבְחַר, Elishua אֱלִישׁוּעַ, Nepheg נֶפֶג, Japhia יָפִיעַ, Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע, Eliada אֶלְיָדָע, Eliphelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Tamar תָּמָר, Elpelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Nogah נֹגַהּ and Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת;
- father of Mattatha Ματταθά.
Nathan was one of the sons of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 14:4). He was a younger brother of Solomon, who would succeed David as king.
Although little is known about Nathan's life, his significance lies in his role as an ancestor of Jesus Christ. In the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke, Nathan is listed as a descendant of David and an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary (Luke 3:31).
The prophet Zechariah also mentions a future mourning in Jerusalem, where the family of the house of David and the family of Nathan will mourn separately (Zechariah 12:12). This suggests that the descendants of Nathan played a significant role in the history of Israel and were recognized as a distinct lineage within the house of David.
As a son of David, Nathan would have been part of the royal family during a time when Israel was at its peak of power and influence. His inclusion in the biblical record, both in the historical narratives and in the genealogy of Jesus, highlights the importance of the Davidic lineage in God's plan of redemption.
All entries for Nathan: נָתָן ☩ Ναθάν
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- Jerimoth (sibling)
- Mattatha (child)