
Nathan
The prophet who said, Thou art the man
2 Samuel 12:7
Nathan was a prophet in King David's day. David stayed home from the battle, took Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, and then arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle. He tried to cover it up, "But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD" (2 Samuel 11:27). So God sent Nathan to tell the king the truth, which took real courage.
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
2 Samuel 12:7 · KJV
Where you'll meet Nathan
Just starting
- David's Sin and a Clean Heart2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51
Know my Bible
- The anointed shepherd and a house for ever1 Samuel 16-17; 2 Samuel 7
- Thou art the man: sin, consequence and mercy2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51; Matthew 1:6
Kids
- Solomon Builds the Temple2 Samuel 7; 1 Kings 5-8
- David Is Truly Sorry2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51

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