The story of Zadok
Zadok was a priest in the Bible, famous for his role as a high priest in the time of King David and King Solomon. He was one of the sons of Ahitub and was a descendant of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the first high priest. Zadok was known for his loyalty to King David and was appointed as the high priest by David, replacing Abiathar who was loyal to King Saul. Zadok remained a high priest throughout the reign of King Solomon and was considered to be a righteous man. He is remembered in the Bible as an important figure in the history of Israel's priesthood.
Name meaning
Righteous" or "just
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
High Priest of Israel
First mention
2 Samuel 8:17
Appearances in the Bible
50 mentions
Zadok in the Bible
Chapters that mention Zadok
- 2 Samuel 8
- 2 Samuel 15
- 2 Samuel 17
- 2 Samuel 18
- 2 Samuel 19
- 2 Samuel 20
- 1 Kings 1
- 1 Kings 2
- 1 Kings 4
- 2 Kings 15
- 1 Chronicles 6
- 1 Chronicles 9
- 1 Chronicles 12
- 1 Chronicles 15
- 1 Chronicles 16
- 1 Chronicles 18
- 1 Chronicles 24
- 1 Chronicles 27
- 1 Chronicles 29
- 2 Chronicles 27
- 2 Chronicles 31
- Ezra 7
- Nehemiah 3
- Nehemiah 10
- Nehemiah 11
- Nehemiah 13
- Ezekiel 40
- Ezekiel 43
- Ezekiel 44
- Ezekiel 48
Questions about Zadok
Who was Zadok in the Bible?
Zadok was a priest in the Bible, famous for his role as a high priest in the time of King David and King Solomon. He was one of the sons of Ahitub and was a descendant of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the first high priest. Zadok was known for his loyalty to King David and was appointed as the high priest by David, replacing Abiathar who was loyal to King Saul. Zadok remained a high priest throughout the reign of King Solomon and was considered to be a righteous man. He is remembered in the Bible as an important figure in the history of Israel's priesthood.
What does the name Zadok mean?
The name Zadok means “Righteous" or "just”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Zadok first mentioned in the Bible?
Zadok is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 8:17.
How many times is Zadok mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 50.
Who were the parents of Zadok?
Parents: Ahitub.
Who were the children of Zadok?
Children: Ahimaaz.
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