Zadok

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

High Priest of Israel

⭐Roles of Zadok in the bible

biblical character

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Summary

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.

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How many times Zadok was mentioned in the bible?

Zadok appears 53 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Zadok begins in the Bible?

Zadok first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 17. Read the full chapter

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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.

Zadok was mentioned 53 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 17.