Nathan (prophet)
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Detail from The prophet Nathan admonishes King David by Palma il Giovane, c. 1600s | |
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| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | Sunday of the Holy Forefathers |
Nathan (Hebrew: נָתָן Nāṯān 'given'; fl. c. 1000 BC) is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. His actions are described in the Books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (especially 2 Samuel 7:2–17, 12:1–25).