Nathan

Nathan
/nay"theuhn/, n.
1. a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. II Sam. 12; I Kings 1:34.
2. George Jean, 1882-1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.
3. Robert, 1894-1985, U.S. novelist and poet.
4. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "gift."

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flourished 10th century BC

Prophet at the courts of David and Solomon in ancient Israel.

In II Samuel, God establishes his covenant with David through Nathan, who also appears rebuking David for taking Bathsheba from her husband. As punishment, David was not allowed to build the Temple at Jerusalem, since Nathan had a vision informing him that its construction must be postponed until Solomon succeeded to the throne. Nathan later anointed the new king, securing Solomon's place against rivals, and may have recorded events during the reigns of David and Solomon.
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(as used in expressions)
Nathan Birnbaum
Cardozo Benjamin Nathan
Hale Nathan
Heller Yom Tov Lipmann ben Nathan Ha Levi
Nathan Eugene Toomer
Twining Nathan Farragut
Nathan Weinstein
Daniel Nathan

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