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Zadok

Zadok (zā'dok) [key], in the Bible. 1. Founder of a prominent priestly family. 2. One of David's men. 3. Grandfather of Jotham. 4. Sealer of the Covenant. 5. High priest. 6,. 7. Builders of the wall. 8. Scribe. The last two may be the same.

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