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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, Shebuelwas the chief.

and Ahimaaz his son
Ahimaaz was the son of Zadok and served as a messenger during King David's reign. He is noted for his role in bringing news to David about Absalom's defeat and death. Ahimaaz's willingness to serve and his swift actions are reflective of the importance of messengers in biblical times, who were crucial for communication across the kingdom. His actions can be seen as a parallel to the role of evangelists in the New Testament, who spread the good news of Christ. Ahimaaz's lineage continued the priestly line, emphasizing the importance of heritage and the passing down of spiritual responsibilities from one generation to the next. His name means "brother of anger" or "my brother is wrath," which may reflect the turbulent times in which he lived, marked by political and familial strife.

“Zadok his son” (1 Chronicles 6:53)

• Zadok stands out in Scripture as the high priest who remained loyal to David during Absalom’s rebellion (2 Samuel 15:24–29) and who later anointed Solomon as king (1 Kings 1:39).

• Genealogically, he descends from Eleazar, Aaron’s son (1 Chronicles 6:3–8), showing that the chronicler is tracing the legitimate, God-ordained priestly line.

• The faithfulness of Zadok’s house receives special commendation; the Lord promises that “the Levitical priests, who are descendants of Zadok…shall come near to Me to minister” (Ezekiel 44:15), affirming both historical and future legitimacy.

• By mentioning Zadok, the verse reminds readers that God upholds His covenant with Aaron (Numbers 25:13) and rewards unwavering loyalty to His chosen king.

• The simple phrase “his son” underscores hereditary succession. God established the priesthood as a perpetual office passed from father to son (Exodus 40:15).

• Each generational link testifies that divine purposes are carried forward through families. This mirrors earlier patterns: Aaron ➔ Eleazar ➔ Phinehas (Numbers 25:11–13).

• In the chronicler’s larger genealogy, the unbroken chain assures post-exilic readers that priestly authority in their own day still rests on the same God-chosen foundation (Ezra 2:36–39).

• Ahimaaz, son of Zadok, is remembered as the swift runner who brought good news to David after Absalom’s defeat (2 Samuel 18:19–29). His eagerness to serve the king portrays a heart aligned with both royal and priestly duties.

• Though Scripture records little of his later priestly functions, his placement here confirms that the priesthood continued securely through him.

• The chronicler’s listing of Ahimaaz bridges the era of David with future generations, showing continuity that later produces another notable descendant: Azariah, who served Solomon (1 Kings 4:2).

1 Chronicles 6:53, though brief, highlights three truths:

• God preserves a faithful priesthood through Zadok, a model of loyalty.

• The priestly office transfers legitimately “his son” to “his son,” demonstrating covenant faithfulness across generations.

• Ahimaaz embodies the next link, assuring readers that divine purposes advance without interruption. In a single verse, the chronicler affirms the reliability of God’s promises, the legitimacy of Israel’s worship, and the steady progression of redemptive history through the Zadokite line.

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