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Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Ahimaaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Ahimaaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Ahimaaz; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ahitub was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zadok, Ahimaaz, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Ahimaaz, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub was the father of Zadok, and Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Achitob beget Sadoc, and Sadoc begot Achimaas. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ahitub conceived Zadok, and Zadok conceived Ahimaaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahitub of Zadok, Zadok of Ahimaaz,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Akhitub begot Tsaduq, and Tsaduq begot Akhimets.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Ahimaaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Achitob begot Sadoc, and Sadoc begot Achimaas;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1643" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">The Descendants of Levi</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/285.htm" title="285: wa·’ă·ḥî·ṭūḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My brother is goodness, two Isr. From 'ach and tuwb; brother of goodness; Achitub, the name of several priests.">Ahitub</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/290.htm" title="290: ’ă·ḥî·mā·‘aṣ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is wrath, two Isr. From 'ach and the equivalent of Ma'ats; brother of anger; Achimaats, the name of three Israelites.">Ahimaaz,</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a></span><br />So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">1 Samuel 2:35</a></span><br />Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a></span><br />And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-1.htm">1 Samuel 8:1-3</a></span><br />When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">1 Samuel 12:6-8</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. / Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers. / When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">1 Samuel 14:3</a></span><br />including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">1 Samuel 22:20-23</a></span><br />But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David. / And Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD. / Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">1 Samuel 23:6</a></span><br />(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">1 Samuel 30:7</a></span><br />Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a></span><br />Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24-29</a></span><br />Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city. / Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again. / But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a></span><br />Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7-8</a></span><br />So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. / But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-34</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,</p><p class="hdg">Ahitub.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a></b></br> And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, <i>were</i> the priests; and Seraiah <i>was</i> the scribe;</p><p class="hdg">Zadok.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">2 Samuel 15:35</a></b></br> And <i>hast thou</i> not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, <i>that</i> what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell <i>it</i> to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">2 Samuel 17:15</a></b></br> Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">2 Samuel 20:25</a></b></br> And Sheva <i>was</i> scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> the priests:</p><p class="hdg">Ahimaaz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">2 Samuel 15:27,36</a></b></br> The king said also unto Zadok the priest, <i>Art not</i> thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17,20</a></b></br> Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19,22,27-29</a></b></br> Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">Ahimaaz</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Ahim'a-Az</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Ahitub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Ahi'tub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-33.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">Ahimaaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">Ahim'a-Az</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">Ahitub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">Ahi'tub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-12.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Ahitub</b><br />The name "Ahitub" in Hebrew means "my brother is goodness" or "brother of goodness." This name reflects a heritage of righteousness and integrity, which is significant in the context of the priestly lineage. Ahitub is a descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his mention here underscores the continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and spiritual leadership of Israel. Historically, the priesthood was central to Israelite worship, and Ahitub's role as a father in this lineage highlights the importance of family and generational faithfulness in God's plan.<p><b>was the father of</b><br />This phrase indicates the genealogical succession that is a key theme in 1 Chronicles. The chronicler meticulously records these lineages to establish the legitimacy and divine appointment of the priestly and royal lines. In a broader theological context, this succession underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His covenant people through generations. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility of each generation to pass on the faith to the next.<p><b>Zadok</b><br />Zadok is a significant figure in the history of Israel's priesthood. His name means "righteous" or "just," and he is known for his loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion and later to Solomon. Zadok's priesthood is marked by faithfulness and integrity, and he becomes a central figure in establishing the Zadokite priesthood, which is mentioned in Ezekiel as the line that will serve in the future temple. Archaeologically, the mention of Zadok aligns with historical records of the priestly divisions and their roles in temple service, emphasizing the continuity and stability of worship practices in Israel.<p><b>Zadok was the father of</b><br />This repetition of the phrase highlights the ongoing nature of the priestly lineage. It serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's promises and the role of the priesthood in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation. The genealogical record is not merely a list of names but a testament to God's faithfulness in raising leaders who would guide His people in worship and obedience.<p><b>Ahimaaz</b><br />Ahimaaz, whose name means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger," is known for his role as a messenger during Absalom's rebellion. His inclusion in this genealogy underscores the active role of the priestly family in the political and spiritual life of Israel. Ahimaaz's actions demonstrate the courage and dedication required of those who serve God, even in times of national crisis. His presence in the lineage also points to the dynamic nature of God's work through His people, using them in various roles to accomplish His purposes.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ahitub</span>. With this name begins the light again. Ahitub, Zadok, Ahimaaz, and Azariah are of frequent mention in the Books of Samuel and Kings. Ahitub, here and elsewhere plainly given as father of Zadok, seems to be given as father of Meraioth in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a>, and grandfather of Zadok; and in both passages is termed "ruler of the house of God" - an expression probably equivalent to high priest, as Azariah, high priest in the reign of Hezekiah, is also so described (<a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">2 Chronicles 31:13</a>). The recurrence of the two names Ahitub and Zadok in vers. 11 and 12 is very possibly the result of some error; and it is in favour of such a supposition, in some form of it, at all events, that in that place, where, including Shallum (or Meshullam), only three steps are found, several more seem to be required - the period one of some one hundred and eighty years, and filled in the list of Judah's kings by as many as nine in succession. On the other hand, it is open to question whether the recurrence of the names Ahitub and Zadok be not legitimate. And this may then be the solution of <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a>, as above, with their insertion of Meraioth - still other names being absent which would make up the requisite number of generations. <span class="cmt_word">Zadok</span>. The earliest glimpse we get of him is in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">1 Chronicles 12:28</a>, where he is introduced as "a young man mighty of valour," who now casts in his lot with David at Hebron, on Saul's death. In <a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">2 Samuel 15:24, 29, 35</a>, we find him and Abiathar the recognized priests. In <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7, 8</a>, we find him true to David when Abiathar joined Adonijah - the punishment of the latter and the reward of the former being recorded in <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27, 35</a>, respectively. Up to that time it is evident. that Abiathar had precedence in rank over Zadok. His death is not recorded, but it must be assigned to a date previous to the dedication of the temple, from the account of which (<a href="/1_kings/8.htm">1 Kings 8</a>.) his name is entirely absent. The last allusions to him are in <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">1 Kings 4:2, 4</a>; in the latter of which verses (specially coupled as the name is with the deposed Abiathar) the notice is probably as merely <span class="accented">historical as</span> it certainly is in the former. This same verse states that Azariah was "the priest," and that he was son, <span class="accented">i.q.</span> grandson, of Zadok, proving, with very little doubt, that the explanatory parenthesis of our ver. 10 should follow the Azariah mentioned in the <span class="accented">previous</span> verse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ahitub</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲחִיטוּב֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥî·ṭūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_285.htm">Strong's 285: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahitub -- 'my brother is goodness', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zadok,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָד֔וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḏō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zadok -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zadok</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצָד֖וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zadok -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahimaaz,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִימָֽעַץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·mā·‘aṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_290.htm">Strong's 290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahimaaz -- 'my brother is wrath', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:8 And Ahitub became the father of Zadok (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>