Overview
The Bible addresses zadok across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Ahitub, Kings, Meshullam and Aaron. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zadok.
Key Bible verses about zadok
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Nehemiah
And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them
People in the Bible and zadok
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zadok for yourself
- Begin with 2 Kings 15:33, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and 2 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Zadok and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Ahitub, Kings, Meshullam and Aaron.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zadok?
The Bible addresses zadok across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Nehemiah, 1 Chronicles and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Ahitub, Kings, Meshullam and Aaron. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zadok.
How many Bible verses are about zadok?
The Bible references zadok in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zadok?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Kings 15:33: “Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zadok?
Zadok.
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