Lexical Summary Tsadoq: Zadok Original Word: צָדוֹק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zadok From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites -- Zadok. see HEBREW tsadaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsedeq Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Zadok (52), Zadok's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צָדוֺק, and (1 Kings 1:26) צָדֹק54 proper name, masculine (just, righteous; compare Sabean proper name צדק CISiv, No. 287, 1.2.11.15 etc., DHMHof Museum, No. 32); — σαδωκ, σαδδονκ (compare LagBN 225 ff.); — 148 priests: a. David's time 2 Samuel 8:17 = 1 Chronicles 18:16; 2 Samuel 15:24,25 23t. Samuel Kings Chronicles, + (Solomon's time) 1 Kings 2:35 = 1 Chronicles 29:22; 1 Kings 4:2,4; ancestor of דְּנֵי צָדוֺק Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11, ׳זֶרַע צ Ezekiel 43:19, ׳בֵּית צ2Chronicles 31:10; descendant of Eleazar 1 Chronicles 5:34 (twice in verse) + 5t. Chronicles. b. 1 Chronicles 5:38 (twice in verse), possibly = c. 1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11. 2 father-in-law of Uzziah 2 Kings 15:33 2Chron 27:11. 3 two wall-builders: a. Nehemiah 3:4. b. Nehemiah 3:29; perhaps = c. Nehemiah 10:22, and d. הַסּוֺפֵר ׳צ Nehemiah 13:13. Topical Lexicon Name and Basic Identity Zadok (צָדוֹק, Strong’s 6659) is best known as the faithful priest who served during the reigns of King David and King Solomon and whose descendants formed the legitimate high-priestly line in Jerusalem. Altogether the Old Testament refers to persons named “Zadok” about fifty-three times. Major Figure: Zadok son of Ahitub • Genealogy: A descendant of Eleazar son of Aaron (1 Chronicles 24:1–3), tracing through “Ahitub, the father of Zadok” (1 Chronicles 6:8). High-Priestly Line of Zadok • Immediate Descendants: Ahimaaz (2 Samuel 15:27); Azariah who “served as priest in the temple that Solomon built” (1 Kings 4:2); further successors Johanan, another Azariah, and Seraiah (1 Chronicles 6:9–15). Faithfulness under David Zadok’s repeated obedience in moments of tension—returning the ark (2 Samuel 15:25), providing counsel (2 Samuel 19:11), and standing with the rightful heir—marks him as a model of steadfast service whose priority was the Lord’s revealed will rather than personal advancement. Priestly Ministry under Solomon As sole high priest, Zadok officiated at Solomon’s dedication of the temple. Though the narrative does not detail this role explicitly, his appointment (1 Kings 4:4) implies he supervised the establishment of regular sacrifices and temple order, fulfilling promises concerning a “faithful priest” (cf. 1 Samuel 2:35). Prophetic Recognition: Sons of Zadok Ezekiel’s vision credits Zadok’s descendants with covenant fidelity, allowing them unique access to the inner court (Ezekiel 44:15–16). In post-exilic Judaism this lineage became a touchstone for priestly legitimacy, and even the sectarian community at Qumran styled its leaders “sons of Zadok,” reflecting the enduring reputation of the house. Other Individuals Named Zadok 1. A military officer who joined David at Hebron (1 Chronicles 12:28). These occurrences show that the name remained popular, likely because it commemorated the renowned high priest. Theological and Christological Implications The figure of Zadok illustrates how covenant faithfulness is honored by God: his line receives enduring priesthood, his sons are affirmed in prophetic vision, and his loyalty safeguards the Davidic dynasty. Hebrews 7 contrasts the provisional Levitical priesthood with the eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ, yet the Zadok lineage underscores that within the historical system God preserved a faithful remnant as a type pointing forward to the perfect, righteous Priest-King. Key References 2 Samuel 8:17; 15:24–36; 19:11; 20:25 1 Kings 1:8, 32–39, 44–45; 2:27, 35; 4:2, 4 1 Chronicles 6:4–15; 9:11; 12:28 Ezekiel 40:46; 43:19; 44:15–16; 48:11 Nehemiah 11:11; 12:33 Forms and Transliterations וְצָד֖וֹק וְצָד֣וֹק וְצָד֥וֹק וְצָד֧וֹק וְצָדוֹק֙ וּלְצָד֖וֹק וּלְצָדֹ֨ק ולצדוק ולצדק וצדוק לְצָד֔וֹק לְצָד֤וֹק לְצָד֥וֹק לצדוק צָד֑וֹק צָד֔וֹק צָד֖וֹק צָד֗וֹק צָד֜וֹק צָד֣וֹק צָד֤וֹק צָד֥וֹק צָד֧וֹק צָד֨וֹק צָדֽוֹק׃ צָדוֹק֙ צדוק צדוק׃ lə·ṣā·ḏō·wq ləṣāḏōwq letzaDok ṣā·ḏō·wq ṣāḏōwq tzaDok ū·lə·ṣā·ḏō·wq ū·lə·ṣā·ḏōq ūləṣāḏōq ūləṣāḏōwq uletzaDok vetzaDok wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq wəṣāḏōwqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:17 HEB: וְצָד֧וֹק בֶּן־ אֲחִיט֛וּב NAS: Zadok the son of Ahitub KJV: And Zadok the son of Ahitub, INT: Zadok the son of Ahitub 2 Samuel 15:24 2 Samuel 15:25 2 Samuel 15:27 2 Samuel 15:29 2 Samuel 15:35 2 Samuel 15:35 2 Samuel 15:36 2 Samuel 17:15 2 Samuel 18:19 2 Samuel 18:22 2 Samuel 18:27 2 Samuel 19:11 2 Samuel 20:25 1 Kings 1:8 1 Kings 1:26 1 Kings 1:32 1 Kings 1:34 1 Kings 1:38 1 Kings 1:39 1 Kings 1:44 1 Kings 1:45 1 Kings 2:35 1 Kings 4:2 1 Kings 4:4 53 Occurrences |
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