Grandson of Ahitub, son of Meraioth, father of Shallum, and high proiest during the Israelite return from exile.
About Zadok
Common OT name meaning “righteous one.”
1. David’s priest, probably the most famous and influential of Israel’s high priests apart from Aaron. He first appeared at the time of Absalom’s revolt, when he and his fellow priest Abiathar showed their loyalty to David by coming to him with the ark, fully prepared to share his exile (2 Sm 15:24–29). David refused their offer and sent them back to Jerusalem to act in his interests.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ahitub (1 Chronicles 6:11)
- Child
- Shallum
Key References
Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;
All Scripture References (4)
1 Chronicles (2)
Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
Ezra (1)
the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,
Nehemiah (1)
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;