Person Old Testament
Zadok
Zadok was a prominent high priest who served during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Mentioned in 40 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Samuel 8:17.
Why it matters. High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Zadok
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.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 40 verses across 5 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.