Lexical Definition

‎פִּצֵּץ‎ Pitstsêts (pits-tsates') Happizzez ^N:N-M-P
from an unused root meaning to dissever; dispersive

Apses (including the article).

• § Aphses = "to break"
• Pitstsets, a priest

1) a priest, chief of the 18th course in the service of the temple in the time of David

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.15

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎פִּצֵּץ‎ only ‎׳‎‎הַפּ‎ proper name, masculine priestly name 1Chr 24:15 τῷ Φεταια, A Αφεσση, ᵐ5^L Αφεσσει. ‎פַּצֵּץ‎ see ‎בֵּית פַּצֵּץ‎ p. 112.

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Male • The head of the 18th priestly division.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Happizzez was the head of the 18th division of priests during the time of David's organization of the priesthood.

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.15;
• only referred to as Happizzez פִּצֵּץ.

Happizzez is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:15 as the head of the 18th division of priests during the time of King David. David, along with Zadok and Ahimelech, organized the priests into 24 divisions to ensure a systematic and orderly service in the temple (1 Chronicles 24:1-19). Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period, and the order was determined by casting lots. Happizzez was chosen as the head of the 18th division, which would have been responsible for serving during their allotted time. The organization of the priesthood into divisions helped maintain a continuous and efficient service in the temple, ensuring that the priestly duties were carried out according to the prescribed order. The mention of Happizzez in this context highlights the importance of structure and organization within the priestly system.

All entries for Happizzez: פִּצֵּץ