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and Zadok, a young man mighty of valor, and of his father`s house twenty-two captains.

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The Early Loyalty of Zadok

This verse introduces Zadok, a key future high priest, as a 'young man mighty of valor.' Commentators highlight his early loyalty to David and the significant strength of his family. By bringing twenty-two captains from his father's house, Zadok demonstrated the formidable support his priestly line offered to the future king, foreshadowing his later prominence.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 12:28

19th Century

Bishop

And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour.And Zadok, a youth, a valiant warrior. Perhaps the successor of Abiathar ([Reference 1…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:28

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:23–40

17th Century

Minister

When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days…