A priest in the time of David.
Hakkoz
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 24:10.
הַקוֹץHakkoz
The name means “a thorn; summer; an end.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Hakkoz Written by AI
Hakkoz is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:10 as one of the priests who served during the reign of King David. He was the head of the seventh priestly division, as organized by David. The priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. This system ensured that all the priestly families had an opportunity to serve and that the temple services were conducted in an orderly manner.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hakkoz, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
The thorn, the head of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:10).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 24:10
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.