a prophet of the Lord, who appeared in Israel in the time of
King David, and had a great share in the confidence of this prince. His
country is unknown, as also the time in which he began to prophesy. The
first time we find him mentioned, is when David designed to build the
temple, 2 Sam. vii, 3, &c. We find him mentioned again in the affair of
David and Bathsheba, when he faithfully reproved the king for his wicked
conduct, 2 Sam. xii, 1–14. And when Adonijah began to take upon him the
state, and to assume the dignity, of a sovereign, and to form a party in
opposition to his brother Solomon, Nathan repaired to Bathsheba, and
sent her immediately to the king with instructions what to say; and
while she was yet discoursing with the king, Nathan came in, reminded
David of his promise, that Solomon should be his successor, and procured
Solomon to be immediately anointed king of Israel.
King David, and had a great share in the confidence of this prince. His
country is unknown, as also the time in which he began to prophesy. The
first time we find him mentioned, is when David designed to build the
temple, 2 Sam. vii, 3, &c. We find him mentioned again in the affair of
David and Bathsheba, when he faithfully reproved the king for his wicked
conduct, 2 Sam. xii, 1–14. And when Adonijah began to take upon him the
state, and to assume the dignity, of a sovereign, and to form a party in
opposition to his brother Solomon, Nathan repaired to Bathsheba, and
sent her immediately to the king with instructions what to say; and
while she was yet discoursing with the king, Nathan came in, reminded
David of his promise, that Solomon should be his successor, and procured
Solomon to be immediately anointed king of Israel.