Zadok: The Faithful Priest And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever. (1Sa 2:35)

Genealogy of Aaron (Abridged) 1Ch 6:3 Eleazar Zerahiah 1Ch 6:6 Meriaoth Amariah 1Ch 6:7 Ahitub Zadok 1Ch 6:8 Ithamar Eli 1Sa 1:9 Hophni 1Sa 1:3 Phineas 1Sa 14:3 Ahiah Abimelech 1Sa 22:9 Abiathar 1Sa 22:20; 1Ch 24:3 Ichabod 1Sa 4:21

A Tale of Two Priests Numbers 25 & 1 Samuel 2 Why was God angry? Israel joined themselves with Baal Peor, committing idolatry and sexual immorality (Num 25:3) Eli’s sons, Hophni & Phineas, took the best of the sacrifices meant for God for themselves (1Sa 2:15-17) How was God’s tabernacle defiled? Zimri, a Simeonite, laid with a Midianitish woman in front of those gathered at the door of the tabernacle (Num 25:6) Eli’s sons laid with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle (1Sa 2:22) How did the priest react? Phineas rose up and took action against those that angered God (Num 25:7-8) Eli sat at the door of the temple, took no effective action against his sons (1Sa 1:9; 2:23-25) What was God’s estimation of this priest? Phineas was zealous on God’s behalf (Num 25:11) Eli loved his sons more than he loved God, and he scorned the things God desired (1Sa 2:29) How did God reward the priest for their action? A covenant of peace, an everlasting priesthood, and righteousness imputed to him forevermore (Num 25:12-13; Psa 106:30-31) Descendants will die by the sword, the priesthood removed, considered guilty for his apathy. (1Sa 2:31-33; Exo 34:7)

Genealogy of Aaron (Abridged) 1Ch 6:3 Eleazar Zerahiah 1Ch 6:6 Meriaoth Amariah 1Ch 6:7 Ahitub Zadok 1Ch 6:8 Ithamar Eli 1Sa 1:9 Hophni 1Sa 1:3 Phineas 1Sa 14:3 Ahiah Abimelech 1Sa 22:9 Abiathar 1Sa 22:20; 1Ch 24:3 Ichabod 1Sa 4:21