When Solomon was to be anointed king at Gihon, who was tasked with the anointing alongside Nathan the prophet?
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Correct answer: Zadok the priest
David commanded that Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint Solomon king over Israel. This combined religious and prophetic authority to validate Solomon's reign.
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More Nathan the Prophet questions
- Apart from his spoken prophecies, what role did Nathan play in the historical record of Israel according to 1 Chronicles 29:29?
- Which book of the Bible mentions that Nathan also wrote about the reign of King Solomon?
- In 2 Chronicles 29:25, Nathan is credited with helping organize what aspect of Temple worship?
- Nathan the prophet is often mentioned alongside another seer who served King David. Who was he?
- When Adonijah held a sacrificial feast to proclaim himself king, whom did he specifically NOT invite?
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