# Zadok

## Facts:

Zadok was the name of an important high priest in Israel during the reign of King David.

* When Absalom rebelled against King David, Zadok supported David and helped bring the ark of the covenant back into Jerusalem.
* Years later, he also took part in the ceremony to anoint David’s son Solomon as king.
* Two different men by the name of Zadok helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem during Nehemiah’s time.
* Zadok was also the name of King Jotham’s grandfather.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [ark of the covenant](../kt/arkofthecovenant.md), [David](../names/david.md), [Jotham](../names/jotham.md), [Nehemiah](../names/nehemiah.md), [reign](../other/reign.md), [Solomon](../names/solomon.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 24:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/24/01)
* [1 Kings 1:26-27](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/01/26)
* [2 Samuel 15:24-26](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/15/24)
* [Matthew 1:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/mat/01/12)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6659, G45240
