Nathan's Journey Map

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Nathan's Journey Map

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Nathan confronts David
2 Samuel 12:1

And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

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Nathan

Nathan was a prophet who served during the reigns of David and Solomon. He boldly confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba through the parable of the poor man's lamb. He later helped ensure Solomon's succession to the throne when Adonijah tried to seize it.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Davidic Covenantc. 1000 BC

    Jerusalem

    Nathan delivers God's covenant promise to David about his eternal dynasty.

    2SA 7:1-17

  2. Confrontationc. 990 BC

    Jerusalem

    Nathan confronts David about his sin with Bathsheba using the parable of the lamb.

    2SA 12:1-14

  3. Naming Solomonc. 990 BC

    Jerusalem

    Nathan gives Solomon the name Jedidiah, meaning 'loved by the Lord.'

    2SA 12:25

  4. Solomon's Successionc. 970 BC

    Jerusalem

    Nathan helps ensure Solomon becomes king rather than Adonijah.

    1KI 1:11-40

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