Who was Zadok in the Bible?
High Priest, during the united monarchy
Zadok was a significant figure in the history of Israel, serving as a high priest during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Zadok appears in 43 verses across 7 books of the Bible.
The Bible uses the name Zadok for 2 different people. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.
Zadok in 2 Samuel
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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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Zadok in 1 Chronicles
Zadok is mentioned as a high priest who lived and served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is listed in the genealogies of the priests in the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Zadok was a descendant of the earlier high priest Zadok who served during the reigns of David and Solomon. In the postexilic period, Zadok is described as the son of Meraioth and the father of Meshullam. He was part of the priestly lineage that returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild the temple and reestablish the worship of God. The mention of Zadok in these genealogies emphasizes the continuity of the priestly line and the importance of the priesthood in the restoration of Jewish religious life after the exile.
4 verses: 1 Chronicles 6:12, 1 Chronicles 9:11, Ezra 7:2, Nehemiah 11:11
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Where does Zadok appear in the Bible?
Zadok is referenced in 43 verses across 7 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Chronicles 6:8
- 1 Chronicles 6:53
- 1 Chronicles 12:28
- 1 Chronicles 15:11
- 1 Chronicles 16:39
- 1 Chronicles 18:16
- 1 Chronicles 24:3
- 1 Chronicles 24:6
- 1 Chronicles 24:31
- 1 Chronicles 29:22
- 1 Kings 1:8
- 1 Kings 1:26
- 1 Kings 1:32
- 1 Kings 1:34
- 1 Kings 1:38
- 1 Kings 1:39
- 1 Kings 1:44
- 1 Kings 1:45
- 1 Kings 2:35
- 1 Kings 4:2
- 1 Kings 4:4
- 2 Chronicles 31:10
- 2 Samuel 8:17
- 2 Samuel 15:24
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Open all 43 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Zadok.
Common questions
How many people in the Bible are called Zadok?
Zadok refers to 2 different people in the Bible: Zadok in 2 Samuel; Zadok in 1 Chronicles.
How many times does the Bible mention Zadok?
Zadok appears in 43 verses across 7 books, most often in 2 Samuel, which accounts for 13 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Zadok?
2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1 Kings, Ezekiel, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah.
Where can I read every verse about Zadok?
This page lists 24 of them. Protos carries all 43, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
