Zadok צָדוֹק
High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon
Biography
Zadok was a significant figure in the history of Israel, serving as a high priest during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He first appears in the biblical narrative as one of the two priests mentioned alongside Ahimelech during David's reign. Zadok remained loyal to David during the rebellion of Absalom, and he played a key role in anointing Solomon as king. After Solomon's accession to the throne, Zadok was appointed as the sole high priest, replacing Abiathar. Zadok's descendants continued to serve as high priests in the temple in Jerusalem, and they are mentioned in the visions of Ezekiel regarding the future restoration of the temple and its services. The "sons of Zadok" are described as faithful priests who will serve in the restored temple. Zadok's lineage and role emphasize the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the worship of God and the spiritual leadership of the nation.
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In Scripture
4 biblical books2 Samuel 5 verses
- 2 Samuel 8:17
"Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, Seraiah was scribe,"
- 2 Samuel 15:24
"Behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down God’s ark; and Abiathar went up, until all the people finished passing out of the city."
- 2 Samuel 15:25
"The king said to Zadok, “Carry God’s ark back into the city. If I find favor in Yahweh’s eyes, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation;"
- 2 Samuel 15:27
"The king said also to Zadok the priest, “Aren’t you a seer? Return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar."
- 2 Samuel 15:29
"Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried God’s ark to Jerusalem again; and they stayed there."
1 Kings 5 verses
- 1 Kings 1:8
"But Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and the mighty men who belonged to David, were not with Adonijah."
- 1 Kings 1:26
"But he hasn’t called me, even me your servant, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon."
- 1 Kings 1:32
"King David said, “Call to me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king."
- 1 Kings 1:34
"Let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel. Blow the trumpet, and say, ‘Long live king Solomon!’"
- 1 Kings 1:38
"So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites went down and had Solomon ride on king David’s mule, and brought him to Gihon."
1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:8
"Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz."
- 1 Chronicles 6:53
"Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son."
- 1 Chronicles 12:28
"and Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father’s house twenty-two captains."
- 1 Chronicles 15:11
"David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 16:39
"and Zadok the priest, and his brothers the priests, before Yahweh’s tabernacle in the high place that was at Gibeon,"
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:10
"Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, “Since people began to bring the offerings into Yahweh’s house, we have eaten and had enough, and have plenty left over, for Yahweh has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.”"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צָדוֹק | H6659G |