Politics · 17 · Moses and Joshua

Zadok's claim to fame

The Zadokites defended their privileges with a story: David chose Zadok as high priest because he stayed loyal when David fled.

Every priesthood needs a founding story.

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The Aaronides countered that God, not a king, chose Aaron, long before David.

Bible reference: 2 Samuel 15:24–29

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 280

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