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Zadok

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

High priest who supported David and Solomon, founder of priestly line

Detailed Definition
Zadok remained loyal during Absalom’s revolt and anointed Solomon, establishing a priestly dynasty that endured until the exile. His name means “righteous.” In poetry, Zadok embodies faithful priesthood, the alignment of sacred office with divine kingship, and the continuity of worship through political turmoil—often symbolizing the righteous anointer who upholds covenant order.
Example
Example in poetry:
In 2 Samuel 15–19, Zadok the priest remains loyal to David during Absalom’s revolt—a detail used in liturgical poetry about faithful service; 19th-century hymnody honors Zadok as ancestor of righteous priesthood (Ezekiel 44:15); Contemporary poems contrast Zadok’s steadfastness with Abiathar’s later disloyalty; In poems about anointing, Zadok crowns Solomon (1 Kings 1:39), securing Davidic line; Some devotional works cite Zadok to teach about covenant fidelity in times of crisis; Educational poems use Zadok to explore priestly roles in monarchy.
Additional Notes
Zadok, the high priest who supported David and anointed Solomon (1 Kings 1), founded the Zadokite priestly line that served until the Babylonian exile; his loyalty during Absalom’s rebellion marks him as a pillar of legitimacy; poets may reference Zadok to explore sacred office, dynastic continuity, or the intersection of religious and royal authority.
Also Known As
Zadok the Priest Zadok son of Ahitub
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