Lexicon
צָדוֹק
tsa.doq
H6659
N:N-M-P Hebrew

Zadok

53
Occurrences
8
Books
Hebrew
Language

tsa.doq is a personal name, often identifying a priest who acts in royal and sanctuary settings.

The form is consistently marked as a proper noun and functions as a personal name. Its most prominent attested use identifies a priest involved with the ark, royal instructions, and Solomon’s anointing; it also occurs in genealogies and for other named individuals, including men connected with building work and storehouse oversight.

Senses in use

  1. Personal name for named individuals · dominant

    In 1 Kings 1:39, the proper noun identifies the priest who takes oil from the tent and anoints Solomon. The same name occurs in priestly and genealogical contexts: 2 Samuel 15:24 names him among those carrying the ark, Ezekiel 44:15 speaks of “the sons of Zadok,” and Nehemiah 3:29 identifies Zadok son of Immer as strengthening a section opposite his house.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the name as “Zadok,” often with identifying wording such as “Zadok the priest” or “son of Zadok.” These phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than a separate translation of every occurrence.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture