A high priest and father of Zadok from the tribe of Levi, during the time of Israel’s united kingdom.
About Ahitub (Son of Amariah)
A member of the priestly line of Aaron’s third son, Eleazar. Ahitub was Meraioth’s grandson, Amariah’s son, and father of Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:4–7). Zadok was a chief priest during David’s reign (2 Samuel 8:17).
Family Relationships
Key References
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,
Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,
All Scripture References (5)
2 Samuel (1)
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
1 Chronicles (4)
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;