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Nathan

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Na·than  (nthn)
In the Bible, a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.
Nathan, George Jean 1882-1958.
American writer and editor who founded and edited (1924-1930) the American Mercury with H.L. Mencken and was a widely influential drama critic.
Nathan [ˈneɪθən]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1-17; 12:1-15)


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Nathan Ben Israel received his suffering countryman with that kindness which the law prescribed, and which the Jews practised to each other.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
An interview was forthwith procured, and Nathan was asked by his young master whether he had ever had any reason to complain of his treatment, in any respect.
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Stowe, Harriet Beecher View in context
Nathan Johnson, by whom we were kindly received, and hospitably provided for.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave by Douglass, Frederick View in context
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