The Complete Story Of Zadok In The Bible - Perplexity AI
Zadok’s life intersected with many important figures from the reigns of David and Solomon. The following are the key people connected with him, as recorded throughout Scripture.
Ahitub – Zadok’s father, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:8, where the priestly line through Eleazar is traced: “Ahitub was the father of Zadok, and Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz”.biblehub
Ahimaaz – Zadok’s son and messenger during Absalom’s rebellion. He risked his life carrying intelligence to David (2 Samuel 15:27, 36; 17:15–21; 18:19–33).gotquestions+2
Azariah – Another son or descendant of Zadok mentioned in 1 Kings 4:2 as one of Solomon’s key priests.wikipedia+1
King David – Zadok’s most significant association was with David, whom he loyally served as priest and adviser. He accompanied David fleeing Jerusalem with the Ark (2 Samuel 15:24–29) and later helped re-establish David’s reign after Absalom’s defeat.biblehub+1
King Solomon – Zadok crowned Solomon at Gihon in obedience to David’s command and became the first high priest in Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 1:32–39; 2:35).biblehub+1
Absalom – His rebellion drew Zadok into active loyalty to David; Zadok’s intelligence network helped prevent Absalom’s strategy from succeeding (2 Samuel 17:15–21).gotquestions
Adonijah – Solomon’s rival for the throne; Zadok remained faithful to David’s line and refused to support Adonijah’s coup (1 Kings 1:7–8).pcg+1
Abiathar – Zadok’s co-priest during David’s reign. Their partnership represented the priestly lines of Eleazar and Ithamar. Abiathar’s later defection to Adonijah led to Solomon removing him and appointing Zadok as sole high priest (2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Kings 2:27–35).wikipedia+1
Ahimelech – Sometimes mentioned alongside Abiathar (2 Samuel 8:17), part of the earlier priestly family associated with the Ark’s service under Saul and David.biblehub+1
Nathan – The prophet who worked side by side with Zadok in anointing Solomon king (1 Kings 1:32–39).pcg+1
Benaiah son of Jehoiada – David’s general and Solomon’s loyal commander; partnered with Zadok and Nathan in the coronation of Solomon (1 Kings 1:32–39).wikipedia+1
Hushai the Archite – David’s friend and spy in Absalom’s court; he relayed information to Zadok and Abiathar, which their sons carried to David (2 Samuel 15:32–37).gotquestions
Jonathan son of Abiathar – Partnered with Ahimaaz as messenger carrying secret reports to David (2 Samuel 17:15–21).biblehub+1
Together these individuals shaped the pivotal transitions of Israel’s monarchy—from Saul to David and David to Solomon—where Zadok proved himself the model of priestly faithfulness across political turmoil and prophetic fulfillment.biblehub+3