Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 6:53
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler compiles a genealogical record for post-exilic Israel, continuing the priestly lineage from Meraioth through Ahitub. This verse functions as a catalog entry within a broader list of Aaron’s descendants.
The words — The text records צָד֥וֹק (Zadok) and אֲחִימַ֥עַץ (Ahimaaz), each followed by בְּנ֖/וֹ (son/his), indicating direct paternal succession. These terms operate as technical genealogical markers rather than narrative descriptions.
The thread — Zadok reappears as a priest in 2 Samuel 8:17 and as an ark-bearer in 2 Samuel 15:24, while 1 Samuel 2:35 later references the raising of a faithful priest connected to this line. The names track the preservation of the Aaronic office across historical and prophetic records.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to acknowledge how biblical history maintains institutional continuity through documented lineages. It directs attention to covenantal succession rather than isolated character development.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
- 1 Samuel 2:35 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.
- 2 Samuel 15:24 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.
- 2 Samuel 15:35 Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace.
- 2 Samuel 17:15 So 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.
- 2 Samuel 20:25 Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
- 1 Kings 1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
- 1 Kings 1:26 But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.
- 1 Kings 1:34 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!’
- 1 Kings 2:35 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.