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Zadok
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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.
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(See also: ark of the covenant, David, Jotham, Nehemiah, reign, Solomon)