1 Chronicles 6:53
New International Version
Zadok his son and Ahimaaz his son.

New Living Translation
Zadok, and Ahimaaz.

English Standard Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Berean Standard Bible
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.

King James Bible
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

New King James Version
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.

New American Standard Bible
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.

NASB 1995
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

NASB 1977
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Legacy Standard Bible
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Amplified Bible
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Christian Standard Bible
his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.

American Standard Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

English Revised Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ahitub's son was Zadok. Zadok's son was Ahimaaz.

Good News Translation
Zadok, Ahimaaz.

International Standard Version
his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.

Majority Standard Bible
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.

NET Bible
his son Zadok, and his son Ahimaaz.

New Heart English Bible
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Webster's Bible Translation
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

World English Bible
Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Young's Literal Translation
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Smith's Literal Translation
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sadoc his son, Achimaas his son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

New American Bible
whose son was Zadok, whose son was Ahimaaz.

New Revised Standard Version
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Tsaduq his son, Akhimats his son.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sadoc his son, Achimaas his son.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Aaron
52Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, 53Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.

Cross References
Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,

Numbers 3:10
So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

2 Chronicles 13:10
But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Ezekiel 44:15-16
But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.

Matthew 26:3
At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Mark 14:53
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.


Treasury of Scripture

Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

Zadok.

1 Chronicles 6:8
And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

1 Chronicles 12:28
And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.

1 Chronicles 23:16
Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.

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1 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.














Zadok his son
The name "Zadok" is derived from the Hebrew root "tsadaq," meaning "righteous" or "just." Zadok is a significant figure in the history of Israel, serving as a high priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. His lineage is crucial because it represents the continuation of the priestly line that remained faithful to God. Historically, Zadok's loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion and his support for Solomon's succession to the throne highlight his role as a stabilizing force in the kingdom. In a broader scriptural context, Zadok's priesthood is seen as a model of faithfulness and righteousness, qualities that are essential for spiritual leadership.

and Ahimaaz his son
The name "Ahimaaz" means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger," which may reflect the turbulent times in which he lived. Ahimaaz is known for his role as a messenger during the reign of King David, particularly in the events surrounding Absalom's rebellion. His swift and faithful delivery of messages to David demonstrates the importance of communication and loyalty in the service of God's anointed king. In a spiritual sense, Ahimaaz's actions remind believers of the importance of being diligent and trustworthy in carrying out God's work, even in challenging circumstances. The mention of Ahimaaz as Zadok's son underscores the continuation of a legacy of faithfulness and service to God, which is a recurring theme throughout the Chronicles.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zadok
צָד֥וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

[and] Ahimaaz
אֲחִימַ֥עַץ (’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 290: Ahimaaz -- 'my brother is wrath', two Israelites

his son.
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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