Zadok צָדוֹק
Father of Jerusha, wife of King Uzziah
Biography
Zadok is mentioned as the father of Jerusha, who was the wife of King Uzziah (also known as Azariah) of Judah. Jerusha's mother is not named in the biblical text. Zadok's daughter, Jerusha, became queen when she married Uzziah, and their son, Jotham, succeeded Uzziah as king. The mention of Zadok in this context provides information about the royal family of Judah during Uzziah's reign.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 15:33
"He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 27:1
"Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צָדוֹק | H6659H |