Person Old Testament
Nathan
Nathan, the son of Attai, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:36.
Why it matters. Son of Attai, from the tribe of Judah.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Nathan
Nathan is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.2.36 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Attai and the father of Zabad.
The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bears his name. This genealogy includes several prominent figures in Israelite history, such as Caleb, Boaz, and David.
Nathan's mention in this genealogy serves to establish his place within the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through the generations. However, beyond his identification as the son of Attai and the father of Zabad, no further details are provided about Nathan's life, character, or role within the tribe.
The inclusion of Nathan in this genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These genealogies served to establish the legitimacy of land claims, leadership roles, and the preservation of the tribe's history and connection to their ancestors.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)