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Zadok

The priest loyal to David who anointed Solomon king; his line held the high priesthood.

Role: High Priest
Lived: c. 10th century BC
Belonged to: Priests, Tribe of Levi
Tribe/lineage: Levi
Born: Jerusalem

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Jerusalem.
1 Kings 1:39
↳ Jerusalem
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
1 Kings 1:39

Where in scripture

1 Kings

Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, “Long live king Solomon!”

1 Kings 1:39 — Anoints Solomon

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

1 Kings 1:39

Family

ZadokAhimaaz

Places in their life

Jerusalem
Born · Jerusalem (today Jerusalem)
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In art