There are 6 people named Nathan in the Bible

Compare all 6 bearers below, with the details Scripture gives to tell them apart.

The best known is Nathan the Prophet, first named at 2 Samuel 7:2. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.

Bearer 1

Nathan the Prophet

the Prophet

First: 2 Samuel 7:2United Monarchy32 verses

Bearer 2

Nathan, Son of David

Son of David

First: 2 Samuel 5:14United Monarchy14 verses

Bearer 3

Nathan, Son of Attai

Son of Attai

First: 1 Chronicles 2:36Divided Monarchy6 verses

Bearer 4

Nathan of Zobah

of Zobah

First: 2 Samuel 23:36United Monarchy2 verses

Bearer 5

Nathan of the Sons of Bani

of the Sons of Bani

First: Ezra 10:39Exile and Return1 verse

Bearer 6

Nathan, Leader of the Return

Leader of the Return

First: Ezra 8:16Exile and Return1 verse