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Court prophet to David
Nathan
United Monarchy
Life
Delivered the Davidic covenant; confronted David with 'You are the man!' Anointed Solomon king.
'Thou art the man.' Delivered the Davidic covenant.
Key Facts
- Wrote chronicles of David and Solomon
- Confronted David's sin
- Secured Solomon's succession
Why this matters
Model of courageous prophetic ministry to power.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
Samuel
Last judge, first prophet of the monarchy
c. 1105–1014 BC
Saul
First king of Israel
c. 1050–1010 BC
Jonathan
Son of Saul, friend of David
United Monarchy
David
King of Israel, sweet psalmist
c. 1040–970 BC
Bathsheba
Wife of Uriah, then David; mother of Solomon
United Monarchy
Solomon
King, builder of the Temple, wisest of men
c. 990–931 BC