Father of Shallum, who repaired the Fountain Gate
Col-hozeh
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:15.
כׇּל־חֹזֶהCol-hozeh
- Children
- Shallum
About Col-hozeh Written by AI
Col-hozeh is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:15 as the father of Shallum (or 'Shallun'), who was responsible for repairing the Fountain Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. Shallum, the son of Col-hozeh, is described as the leader of the district of Mizpah. This suggests that Col-hozeh's family held a prominent position in the region.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 3:15
The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.