(given). (1) Distinguished prophet, and royal adviser and biographer of David and Solomon (2 Sam. 7:2-17; 12:1-22; 1 Kings 1:8-45; 1 Chron. 29:29; 2 Chron. 9:29). (2) A son of David by Bathsheba (1 Chron. 3:5; Luke 3:31). (3) Father of one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:36). (4) A returned captive (Ezra 8:16).