Nathan the Prophet Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on nathan the prophet bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Samuel 7:4 (KJV)
Who told David he would not build the LORD's house?
Answer: Nathan
Study note. 2 Samuel 7:4-5 (KJV) — 'the word of the LORD came unto Nathan.'
Lesson 2 · 2 Samuel 7:13 (KJV)
Whose son did God say would build the house?
Answer: David's
Study note. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 (KJV) — 'he shall build an house for my name.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Samuel 12:3 (KJV)
What animal was in Nathan's parable?
Answer: An ewe lamb
Study note. 2 Samuel 12:3 (KJV) — 'one little ewe lamb.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Samuel 12:4 (KJV)
What did the rich man take from the poor man?
Answer: His ewe lamb
Study note. 2 Samuel 12:4 (KJV).
Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 12:7 (KJV)
What words did Nathan say to David?
Answer: Thou art the man
Study note. 2 Samuel 12:7 (KJV) — 'Thou art the man.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 12:25 (KJV)
What name did Nathan give Solomon?
Answer: Jedidiah
Study note. 2 Samuel 12:25 (KJV) — 'he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.'
Lesson 7 · 1 Kings 1:11 (KJV)
Whose plot to seize the throne did Nathan expose?
Answer: Adonijah's
Study note. 1 Kings 1:11 (KJV) — 'Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign.'
Lesson 8 · 1 Kings 1:13 (KJV)
With whom did Nathan plan to inform David?
Answer: Bathsheba
Study note. 1 Kings 1:11-13 (KJV) — Nathan instructed Bathsheba to go in to the king.
Lesson 9 · 1 Kings 1:34 (KJV)
Who anointed Solomon king?
Answer: Nathan and Zadok
Study note. 1 Kings 1:34 (KJV) — 'let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him.'
Lesson 10 · 1 Chronicles 29:29 (KJV)
Nathan wrote a book of the acts of which king?
Answer: Both David and Solomon
Study note. 1 Chronicles 29:29; 2 Chronicles 9:29 (KJV) reference Nathan's records of both.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does nathan the prophet bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?