Lexical Definition
נָתָן Nâthân (naw-thawn') Nathan N:N-M-P
from נָתַן; given
Nathan.
- § Nathan = "giver"
- Nathan, the name of five Israelites
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
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.36
- son of: Attai (עַתַּי)
- father of: Zabad (זָבָד)
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 • Son of Attai • Son of Attai, from the tribe of Judah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nathan, the son of Attai, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.36;
- only referred to as Nathan נָתָן;
- a son of Attai עַתַּי;
- father of Zabad זָבָד.
Nathan is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:36 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Attai and the father of Zabad.
The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bears his name. This genealogy includes several prominent figures in Israelite history, such as Caleb, Boaz, and David.
Nathan's mention in this genealogy serves to establish his place within the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through the generations. However, beyond his identification as the son of Attai and the father of Zabad, no further details are provided about Nathan's life, character, or role within the tribe.
The inclusion of Nathan in this genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These genealogies served to establish the legitimacy of land claims, leadership roles, and the preservation of the tribe's history and connection to their ancestors.
All entries for Nathan: נָתָן