# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

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

## Bible References: ##

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