Zadok
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Zadok
From Hebrew Ṣādhōq, possibly meraning “righteous”
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Brighton have established a reputation for finding exciting young talent and Seagulls fans will be hoping they have done it again with the purchase of 19-year-old Nigerian right-winger Zadok Yohanna.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Only the tenor role of Zadok the Priest is heavy on ornamentation, handled gamely if without glitter on Sunday by James Way.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
The lawsuit says the facts relayed by that woman “put DeKalb County and its officers on notice that Zadok was in mental crisis.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
Handel's coronation anthem "Zadok the Priest," which was composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727, will be played at the ceremony, the palace said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 18, 2023
Zadok was henceforth sole high priest at the sacred tent.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Max Duncker
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