# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [arkofthecovenant](../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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/24/01)
* [1 Kings 01:26-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/01/26)
* [2 Samuel 15:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/15/24)
* [Matthew 01:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/01/12)