A priest who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.
Hakkoz
Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:4.
הַקוֹץHakkoz
The name means “a thorn; summer; an end.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Uriah
About Hakkoz Written by AI
Hakkoz is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4 and Nehemiah 3:21 as one of the priests who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 3:4, Hakkoz is described as one of the priests who made repairs to a section of the wall. Later, in Nehemiah 3:21, Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, is mentioned as repairing another section of the wall near his house. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the history of Jerusalem, as it provided security and stability for the city and its inhabitants after the return from Babylonian exile. The participation of priests like Hakkoz in the rebuilding effort demonstrates the importance of the project and the unity of the people in working towards a common goal.
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
- Nehemiah 3:4
Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well.
- Nehemiah 3:21
Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.