Bible Dictionary
NATHAN-MELECH
Nathan-melech was a Judean official during King Josiah’s reign. Josiah removed the horses dedicated to the sun from the official’s chamber at the entrance of the temple.
Definition
Nathan-melech was a Judean official during the reign of Josiah. His name means “king’s gift.”
Biblical Usage
Josiah removed the horses dedicated to the sun from Nathan-melech’s chamber at the entrance of the temple.
Historical Background
The Septuagint calls him Nathan, the king’s eunuch.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>na'-than-mel'-ek (nethan-melekh, "king's gift"): A Judean official, to whose chamber King Josiah removed "the horses of the sun" (2Ki 23:11). The Septuagint calls him "Nathan, the king's eunuch" (Nathan basileos tou eunouchou).</p>