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Zadok
Facts
Zadok was the name of an important high priest in Israel during the reign of King David.
- Zadok supported David when Absalom rebelled against him, helping to bring the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem.
- Years later, he also took part in the ceremony to anoint David's son Solomon as king.
- Two 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.