Zadok (Man living at the time of Exile and Return)

Zadok was a priest who remained loyal to David throughout Absalom's rebellion, even offering to keep the Ark of the Covenant with the fleeing king before David sent it back to Jerusalem, trusting God rather than a sacred object to protect him. Zadok anointed Solomon king and became Israel's sole high priest after Solomon exiled the rival priest Abiathar for backing Adonijah's failed coup, and Zadok's descendants controlled the high priesthood for centuries afterward.