Dictionary Summary:A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon ([2 Chr. 9:29](/2chr#2Chr.9.29)). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple ([2 Sam. 7:2](/2sam#2Sam.7.2), [3](/2sam#2Sam.7.3), [17](/2sam#2Sam.7.17)), and next appears as the reprover of David on account of his sin with Bathsheba (12:1-14). He was charged with the education of Solomon (12:25), at whose inauguration to the throne he took a prominent part ([1 Kings 1:8](/1kgs#1Kgs.1.8), [10](/1kgs#1Kgs.1.10), [11](/1kgs#1Kgs.1.11), [22](/1kgs#1Kgs.1.22)-45). His two sons, Zabad ([1 Chr. 2:36](/1chr#1Chr.2.36)) and Azariah ([1 Kings 4:5](/1kgs#1Kgs.4.5)) occupied places of honour at the king’s court. He last appears in assisting David in reorganizing the public worship ([2 Chr. 29:25](/2chr#2Chr.29.25)). He seems to have written a life of David, and also a life of Solomon ([1 Chr. 29:29](/1chr#1Chr.29.29); [2 Chr. 9:29](/2chr#2Chr.9.29)). ²