Lexical Summary Natham: Natham Original Word: Νάθαμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nathan. Of Hebrew origin (Nathan); Nathan, an Israelite -- Nathan. see HEBREW Nathan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Nathan Definition Nathan, an Isr. NASB Translation Nathan (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3481: ΝαθανΝαθαν or (so L marginal reading T WH) Ναθάμ, ὁ (נָתָן (`given' namely, of God)), Nathan: a son of David the king (2 Samuel 5:14), Luke 3:31. Topical Lexicon Name and Identification Natham (Greek Ναθάμ) is the New Testament transliteration of the Hebrew personal name Nathan, the third-listed son of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5). In Luke 3:31 the name appears in the messianic genealogy of Jesus Christ. Single New Testament Appearance Luke 3:31: “the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David.” The Lucan genealogy traces the Lord’s human ancestry through Nathan rather than through Solomon, forming an unbroken male line from David to Jesus while bypassing the royal house’s later judgment. Connection to Old Testament Lineage Nathan’s Old Testament mentions are limited to genealogical records (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 1 Chronicles 14:4). Though never a reigning prince, his branch of David’s family tree remained distinct from the ruling Solomon-Jeconiah line. This quiet line becomes decisive in the New Testament when Luke records it as part of the Messiah’s pedigree. Genealogical Role in the Messiah’s Advent 1. Preservation from the Jeconiah Curse. Jeremiah 22:30 pronounces that none of Jeconiah’s offspring would prosper on David’s throne. Luke’s genealogy, flowing through Nathan, secures Davidic descent for Jesus without legal entanglement in that curse, while Matthew documents Jesus’ legal right to the throne through Joseph’s adoption line via Solomon (Matthew 1:6-16). Comparison of Lucan and Matthean Genealogies Matthew 1:1-17 follows the royal succession (David—Solomon—Rehoboam … Jeconiah—Joseph) establishing Jesus’ legal kingship. Luke 3:23-38 works backward through Mary’s heritage (widely received as Heli’s daughter), linking Jesus by blood to David through Nathan. Together the two genealogies affirm both the legal and natural qualifications of Christ. Prophetic Implications • Isaiah 11:1 foretells a “shoot from the stump of Jesse.” The Nathan line, obscure and non-regnal, exemplifies a “stump” from which the Messiah emerges. Historical Background Nathan lived in the era of David’s consolidation of the kingdom in Jerusalem. Though Scripture records no exploits for Nathan comparable to those of his prophetic namesake, ancient Jewish tradition honored every son of David, crediting each with a share in the covenant promises (1 Kings 2:4). Ministerial Lessons 1. God’s Work in Hidden Places. Nathan’s line remained largely unnoticed for a millennium, reminding believers that divine purposes often progress quietly (Habakkuk 2:3). Related Old Testament Passages 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5; 1 Chronicles 14:4; Jeremiah 22:24-30; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 11:1; Psalm 132:11. Key Themes for Reflection • The meticulous providence of God in history Forms and Transliterations Ναθαμ Ναθάμ Ναθὰμ Natham NathámLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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