Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,
Parallel translations
- WEB Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz.
- KJV And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,
- NKJV Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Ahimaaz;
- NASB Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Ahimaaz,
- NLT Ahitub was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz.
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Quick answer
Ahitub fathered Zadok, and Zadok fathered Ahimaaz. It reaches Zadok, the priest who served faithfully in David's and Solomon's day.
Overview
The line arrives at Zadok, who remained loyal to David and anointed Solomon (1 Kings 1), and whose descendants held the high priesthood through the temple era. His faithfulness was honored with an enduring priestly role (Ezekiel 44:15). This trustworthy line of priests foreshadows the faithful and eternal priesthood of Christ, who secures access to God for his people forever.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 14
- 2 Sam 8:17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
- 2 Sam 15:27The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan.
- 1 Kgs 1:34There 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!’
- 1 Kgs 2:35And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.
- 1 Kgs 1:44And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule.
- 2 Sam 18:19Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.”
- 2 Sam 20:25Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
- 2 Sam 17:20When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem.
- 1 Kgs 1:8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
- 2 Sam 15:35–36Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace.
- 2 Sam 18:27–29The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”
- 2 Sam 18:22Ahimaaz son of Zadok, however, persisted and said to Joab, “Regardless of whatever may happen, please let me also run behind the Cushite!” “My son,” Joab replied, “why do you want to run, since you will not receive a reward?”
- 2 Sam 17:17Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city.
- 2 Sam 17:15So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised.
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