Nathan-melech

Nathan-melech, an official during the time of King Josiah, is mentioned once in the divided kingdom period.

About Nathan-melech

Official during King Josiah’s reign. Horses for sun worship were kept near his quarters but were removed by Josiah (2 Kgs 23:11).

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Key References

2 Kings 23:11

And he removed from the entrance to the house of the LORD the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun. They were in the court near the chamber of an official named Nathan-melech. And Josiah burned up the chariots of the sun.

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2 Kings 23:11

And he removed from the entrance to the house of the LORD the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun. They were in the court near the chamber of an official named Nathan-melech. And Josiah burned up the chariots of the sun.