Lexical Definition

‎נָתָן‎ Nâthân (naw-thawn') Nathan N:N-M-P
from ‎נָתַן‎; given

Nathan.

1) a son of David by Bathsheba
2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon
3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors
4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon
5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah
6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah
7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra
8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced

See Greek: Ναθάν

Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
נָתָן֙ Nathan 2Sam.23.36
נָתָ֔ן Nathan 1Chr.11.38

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎נָתָן‎42 proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ναθαν; —

1. a son of David 2Sam 5:14 = 1Chr 3:15; 1Chr 14:4.

2. the prophet of David's time 2Sam 7:2; 2Sam 7:3; 2Sam 7:4; 2Sam 7:17 = 1Chr 17:1; 1Chr 17:2; 1Chr 17:3 + 6 t. 2Sam 12; 1Kgs 1:8 + 10 t. 1Kgs 1; 2Chr 29:23; Ps 51:2* (title); ‎דִּבְרֵי נָתָן הַנָּבִיא‎ as name of a book 1Chr 29:29; 2Chr 9:29.

3. father of one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:36.

4. father of officers of Solomon, 1Kgs 4:5 (twice in verse) (= 2 ?).

5. name in Judah:
a. 1Chr 2:36 (twice in verse).
b. 1Chr 11:38.

6. companion of Ezra from Babylon Ezra 8:16.

7. one of those who took strange wives Ezra 10:39.

8. head of a family Zech 12:12.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
2 Samuel 5:14 · 7:2 · 7:3 · 7:4 · 7:17 · Chapter 12 · 23:36
1 Kings Chapter 1 · 1:8 · 4:5
1 Chronicles 2:36 · 3:15 · 11:38 · 14:4 · 17:1 · 17:2 · 17:3 · 29:29
2 Chronicles 9:29 · 29:23
Ezra 8:16 · 10:39
Psalms 51:2*
Zechariah 12:12

Profile

Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, brother of Joel.

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Nathan, the brother of Joel, was one of David's mighty men.

Nathan, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:36 and 1 Chronicles 11:38, was one of King David's mighty men. These mighty men were a group of elite warriors who fought alongside David and played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining his kingdom.

Nathan is specifically identified as the brother of Joel, another of David's mighty men. This suggests that both Nathan and Joel were skilled warriors who had distinguished themselves in battle and had earned a place among David's most trusted and capable soldiers.

Apart from being listed among David's mighty men and being identified as Joel's brother, no additional information is provided about Nathan's specific exploits or the role he played in David's military campaigns. However, his inclusion in this elite group is a testament to his bravery, loyalty, and military prowess.

The mighty men were known for their extraordinary feats in battle and their unwavering devotion to King David. They played a significant role in helping David consolidate his power and expand his kingdom, facing numerous challenges and enemies along the way.

Although details about Nathan's life and achievements are limited, his presence among David's mighty men highlights the importance of these warriors in the establishment and defense of the Israelite monarchy under David's leadership.

All entries for Nathan: נָתָן