Zadok צָדוֹק
Repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Zadok in the Bible?
Zadok, the son of Baana, was a worker who helped repair Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's rebuilding project in the post-exilic period (Nehemiah 3:4). After the Jewish people returned from Babylonian captivity, Nehemiah organized a community effort to reconstruct the city's walls and restore Jerusalem as a functioning Jewish settlement. Zadok's specific contribution was repairing a section of the wall, demonstrating his participation in this critical collective endeavor. His inclusion in the biblical account underscores the importance of ordinary workers in the restoration of Jerusalem and the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community after exile.
Biography
Zadok, the son of Baana, is mentioned in the list of people who helped repair Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls and restore the community. Zadok was responsible for repairing a section of the wall, demonstrating his participation in the collective effort to fortify Jerusalem and reestablish Jewish presence in the city.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צָדוֹק |