Nathan (prophet)

Nathan
Russian Orthodox icon of Nathan (first quarter of 18th century), Kizhi monastery
Prophet
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).