Zadok Σαδώκ
Ancestor of Jesus Christ
Who is Zadok in the Bible?
Zadok is listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:14). He is identified as the son of Azor and the father of Achim in the lineage that traces Jesus' descent from Abraham through His legal father, Joseph. His inclusion in Matthew's genealogy underscores Jesus' connection to the royal line of David and demonstrates the fulfillment of messianic prophecies regarding the coming Messiah's lineage.
Biography
Zadok is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. He is listed as the son of Azor and the father of Achim. This genealogy traces the lineage of Jesus from Abraham through His legal father, Joseph. Zadok's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the connection between Jesus and the royal line of David, as well as the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.
Family
In Scripture
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- Matthew 1:14
"Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Σαδώκ |