New International Version Ahitub the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Shallum, New Living Translation Ahitub was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Shallum. English Standard Version Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Shallum, Berean Standard Bible Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, Berean Literal Bible and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, King James Bible And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, New King James Version Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Shallum; New American Standard Bible Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Shallum, NASB 1995 and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Shallum, NASB 1977 and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Shallum, Legacy Standard Bible and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Shallum, Amplified Bible and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Shallum, Berean Annotated Bible Ahitub (my brother is goodness) was the father of Zadok (righteous), Zadok was the father of Shallum (retribution), Christian Standard Bible Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Shallum; Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahitub fathered Zadok; Zadok fathered Shallum; American Standard Version and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, English Revised Version and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum; GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahitub was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Shallum. Good News Translation Zadok, Shallum, International Standard Version Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Shallum, NET Bible Ahitub was the father of Zadok, and Zadok was the father of Shallum. New Heart English Bible and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Shallum, Webster's Bible Translation And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAhitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, World English Bible Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Shallum. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Shallum, Berean Literal Bible and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Young's Literal Translation and Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Smith's Literal Translation And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achitob beget Sadoc, and Sadoc beget Sellum, Catholic Public Domain Version Ahitub conceived Zadok, and Zadok conceived Shallum. New American Bible Ahitub became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Shallum. New Revised Standard Version Ahitub of Zadok, Zadok of Shallum, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhitub begot Tsadoq, and Tsaduq begot Shalum. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Shallum; Brenton Septuagint Translation and Achitob begot Sadoc, and Sadoc begot Salom; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Descendants of Levi…11Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, 12Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, 13Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,… Cross References Ahitub was the father of Zadok 2 Samuel 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; 1 Chronicles 18:16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; Zadok was the father of Shallum Ezra 7:2 the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, 1 Chronicles 9:11 Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; Ezra 7:1-5 Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, … Nehemiah 12:10-11 Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua. Matthew 1:13-14 Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, 2 Chronicles 31:10 and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.” 2 Chronicles 35:3 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. Nehemiah 12:22 In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Haggai 1:12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. Haggai 2:2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and also to the remnant of the people. Ask them, Zechariah 3:1 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Treasury of Scripture And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Shallum. 1 Chronicles 9:11 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God. Meshullam. Jump to Previous Ahitub Ahi'tub Begat Begot Shallum ZadokJump to Next Ahitub Ahi'tub Begat Begot Shallum Zadok1 Chronicles 6 1. The sons of Levi.4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity. 16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz. 54. The cities of the priests and Levites. Ahitub was the father of Zadok, This Ahitub, whose name means “brother of goodness” or “my brother is good,” and Zadok belong to a later generation than the Ahitub and Zadok associated with David and Solomon in 1 Chronicles 6:8. Their repeated names witness to the continuing line of Eleazar and the preservation of the Aaronic priesthood through Israel’s changing history. The genealogy protects the legitimacy of those entrusted with service at the sanctuary and anticipates the later ministry of Hilkiah, the priest connected with the recovery of the Book of the Law in Josiah’s reign. 2Sa 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar… Zadok was the father of Shallum, Shallum, whose name means “retribution” or “recompense,” continued the priestly line that would remain in place until the final years of Judah. He is called Meshullam in the parallel priestly record of 1 Chronicles 9:11. Such records affirmed that worship in the house of God was not a matter of personal ambition but of covenantal calling, handed down through the family appointed by God for priestly service. Ezr 7:2 the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, Persons / Places / Events 1. AhitubA priestly figure in the lineage of Aaron, Ahitub is noted as the father of Zadok. His name means "brother of goodness" or "my brother is good." 2. Zadok A significant priest during the reigns of David and Solomon, Zadok is known for his loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion and his role in anointing Solomon as king. His name means "righteous" or "just." 3. Ahimaaz The son of Zadok, Ahimaaz served as a messenger during King David's reign. His name means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger." Teaching Points The Importance of Righteous LeadershipZadok's name means "righteous," and his life exemplifies the importance of righteous leadership. As Christians, we are called to uphold righteousness in our leadership roles, whether in the church, family, or workplace. Loyalty and Faithfulness The loyalty of Zadok and Ahimaaz to King David during times of crisis serves as a model for our faithfulness to God and His appointed leaders. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our commitments, even when faced with challenges. Generational Faithfulness The lineage from Ahitub to Ahimaaz highlights the importance of passing down faith and values through generations. As believers, we should strive to instill godly principles in our children and future generations. God's Sovereign Plan The priestly lineage demonstrates God's sovereign plan in establishing His purposes through specific individuals. We can trust that God is working through our lives to fulfill His divine purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 6:12?2. How does 1 Chronicles 6:12 demonstrate God's faithfulness in priestly lineage? 3. What role does lineage play in understanding God's covenant in 1 Chronicles 6:12? 4. How can we apply the importance of heritage from 1 Chronicles 6:12 today? 5. Connect 1 Chronicles 6:12 with other Scriptures on God's promises to Israel. 6. How does 1 Chronicles 6:12 encourage us to value spiritual heritage and legacy? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 6:12 in the genealogy of the Levites? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 6:12 contribute to understanding the priestly lineage? 9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:12 important for biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 6? What Does 1 Chronicles 6:12 Mean Ahitub was the father of Zadok“Ahitub was the father of Zadok” (1 Chronicles 6:12). • Ahitub’s name appears in a line of priests that reaches back to Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3–8). This shows continuity in God’s provision of spiritual leadership for Israel. • His son, Zadok, rises to prominence in David’s and Solomon’s reigns. Zadok serves alongside Abiathar but remains faithful when Abiathar wavers (2 Samuel 15:24–29; 1 Kings 2:26–27). • By recording Ahitub as Zadok’s father, the Chronicler anchors Zadok’s legitimacy in the divinely appointed priestly line, reinforcing God’s unbroken covenant faithfulness (Numbers 25:11–13). • This link also reminds readers that God works through families and generations, keeping His promises even when human leaders fail (Psalm 89:34). Zadok was the father of Shallum “Zadok was the father of Shallum” (1 Chronicles 6:12). • The chronicle now moves from the well-known Zadok to his son Shallum, a lesser-known figure who nevertheless carries the same priestly authority (1 Chronicles 6:13). • Zadok’s faithfulness bears fruit in the next generation. Shallum inherits both the office and the responsibility to preserve true worship (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). • The lineage proceeds through Shallum to Hilkiah and ultimately to Seraiah, the last high priest before the exile (1 Chronicles 6:13–15; 2 Kings 22:4). God preserves the priestly line even through national upheaval. • This parent-child link underscores the reliability of Scripture’s genealogies, which Matthew later uses to highlight Jesus’ messianic credentials (Matthew 1:14–15). summary 1 Chronicles 6:12 is much more than a pair of names. It confirms God’s faithfulness to maintain a consecrated priesthood from generation to generation, traces the authority of Zadok—and by extension Shallum—back to Aaron, and assures us that the Lord’s promises never break, even when centuries pass between them. Verse 12. - (See above on ver. 8.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahitubוַאֲחִיטוּב֙ (wa·’ă·ḥî·ṭūḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 285: Ahitub -- 'my brother is goodness', two Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Zadok, צָד֔וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites Zadok וְצָד֖וֹק (wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Shallum, שַׁלּֽוּם׃ (šal·lūm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7967: Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 6:12 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 6:12 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 6:12 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 6:12 NIV |
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