Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(just). (1) Son of Ahitub, of the line of Eleazar. He was one of the high priests in the time of David, the other being Abiathar (2 Sam. 8:17). He joined David at Hebron, as a chieftain of his father’s house (1 Chron. 12:28), remained faithful to him and subsequently anointed Solomon (1 Kings 1:39). (2) A priest in the reign of King Ahaziah (1 Chron. 6:12). (3) Father of Jerusha, wife of Uzziah and mother of Jotham king of Judah (2 Kings 15:33). (4) Son of Baana, who helped Nehemiah to repair the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:4). (5) Another assistant wall-builder (Neh. 3:29). (6) A co-covenanter with Nehemiah (Neh. 10:21). (7) A scribe and treasurer under Nehemiah (Neh. 13:13).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Ahitub, of the house of Eleazar. He was priest in the reign of David, and though Abiathar was called high priest, at times Zadok is named before him. Abiathar was set aside by Solomon, and Zadok became high priest (2 Sam. 8:17; 2 Sam. 15:24-36; 2 Sam. 17:15; 2 Sam. 18:19-27; 2 Sam. 19:11; 2 Sam. 20:25; 1 Kings 1:8-45; 1 Kings 2:35; 1 Kings 4:2,4; 1Chron. 6:8,53; Ezek. 40:46; Ezek. 43:19; Ezek. 44:15; Ezek. 48:11).
2. Son of another Ahitub, a priest (1 Chron. 6:12; Ezra 7:2).
3. Father of Jerusha, or Jerushah, wife of Uzziah king of Judah (2 Kings 15:33; 2 Chron. 27:1).
4. A descendant of Levi and a man of valor who joined David at Hebron (1 Chron. 12:28).
5-6. Son of Baana, and son of Immer: they helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:4,29).
7. One who sealed the covenant (Neh. 10:21).
8. Son of Meraioth, a priest (1 Chron. 9:11; Neh. 11:11). This may be the same as No. 1 or 2.
9. A scribe who was made one of the treasurers for the Lord’s house (Neh. 13:13).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 6663; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
to justify
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Just; justified; righteous:―name of seven Israelites [SADDUCEES], 2 Sam. 8:17. {Iustus}