Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Zadok?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Zadok in the Bible

Discover 9 Bible verses about zadok. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zadok, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 9 Verses About Zadok

1
2 Kings 15:33
“Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.”
KJV
2
1 Chronicles 6:12
“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Shallum: or, Meshullam”
KJV
3
1 Chronicles 12:28
“And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.”
KJV
4
2 Chronicles 27:1
“Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.”
KJV
5
Nehemiah 3:4
“And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.”
KJV
6
Nehemiah 3:29
“After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.”
KJV
7
Nehemiah 10:21
“Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,”
KJV
8
Nehemiah 11:11
“Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.”
KJV
9
Nehemiah 13:13
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them”
KJV

Subtopics of Zadok

1. The high priest during the time of David' s reign

Removes the ark of the covenant from Jerusalem at the time of Absalom' s usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at David' s command

Stands aloof from Adonijah at the time of his attempted usurpation

Summoned by David to anoint Solomon to be king

Performs the function of a high priest after Abiathar was deposed by Solomon

2. Father of Jerusha

3. Son of Ahitub

4. A man of valor

5. Son of Baana

6. A priest

7. A returned exile

8. Son of Meraioth

9. A treasurer of the temple

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Zadok? (9 Verses)

“Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.”

2 Kings 15:33KJV

“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Shallum: or, Meshullam”

1 Chronicles 6:12KJV

“And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.”

1 Chronicles 12:28KJV

“Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.”

2 Chronicles 27:1KJV

“And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.”

Nehemiah 3:4KJV

“After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.”

Nehemiah 3:29KJV

“Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,”

Nehemiah 10:21KJV

“Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.”

Nehemiah 11:11KJV

“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them”

Nehemiah 13:13KJV

How to Study What the Bible Says About Zadok

1
Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
2
Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about zadok. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
3
Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
4
Memorise at least one key verse about zadok and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about zadok is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on zadok needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about zadok with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about zadok, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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