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Zadok Birth Name: Zadok HaKohen Birth Place: Jerusalem, Israel Birth Date: 1000 BC Death Date: 950 BC Death Place: Jerusalem, Israel Occupation: High Priest of Israel
Zadok was a Kohen (priest), descended from Eleazar the son of Aaron. He was the High Priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon. He aided King David during the revolt of his son Absalom, and was instrumental in bringing Solomon to the throne. After Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem, Zadok was the first High Priest to serve there.