6 Questions
What does the name Nathan mean?
He has given
When did Nathan live in Israel?
Tenth century BC
What was Nathan's role in the kingship of David and his successor Solomon?
Official warden
What did David write after God did not give him permission to build the Temple?
Hymns to be used in worship
What is Psalm 51, which we recite daily?
The song of repentance
How did Nathan initiate the process of anointing Solomon as the next king?
With the secret parlance of Bathsheba, wife of King David
Study Notes
Nathan the Prophet
- Nathan means 'He has given' and lived in Israel in the 10th century BC during King David's reign.
- His ministry started when David was thinking of building a temple for Yahweh.
Nathan's Ministry
- Nathan appeared before David with a message from God.
- He became the official warden of the kingship of David and his successor Solomon.
- Nathan encouraged David to write hymns to be used in worship, even though God didn't permit David to build the Temple.
Confronting David's Sin
- Nathan confronted King David about his deadly sin, using a story to illustrate the king's wrongdoing.
- This led David to repentance, and he composed Psalm 51, a song of repentance, in response.
Anointing Solomon
- God continued to speak and act through Nathan, who initiated steps to anoint Solomon as the next king.
- This was done in secret, with Bathsheba's help, to prevent Adonijah, another son of David, from plotting to become the successor.
Nathan's Significance
- Nathan is considered an important prophet who conveyed God's messages and commands to the people and rulers.
- His life and prophetic ministry demonstrate how a messenger of God should speak and act without fear or favor.
Learn about Nathan, a prophet in Israel during the 10th century BC, who served as a messenger of God and advisor to King David and his successor Solomon.
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