Lexical Definition

‎קוֹץ‎ Qôwts (kotse) Koz ^N:N-M-P
the same as ‎קוֹץ‎

Koz, Hakkoz (including the article).

• § Koz = "thorn"
• Kots, the name of two Israelites

1) a descendant of Judah
2) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.3.4
• father of: Uriah (אוּרִיָּה)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. ‎קוֺץ‎

proper name, masculine 1. name in Judah 1Chr 4:8, Kings Κωε, Κως.

2. ‎׳‎‎הַקּ‎: priest 1Chr 24:10, Κως,, A ᵐ5^L Ακκως; Ezra 2:61 = Neh 7:63; Neh 3:4; Neh 3:21, Ακ(κ)ους, ‐ως.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Returned priest • A priest who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hakkoz, a priest, was involved in repairing sections of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.

• A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.3.4;
• only referred to as Hakkoz קוֹץ;
• father of Uriah אוּרִיָּה.

Hakkoz is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4 and 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.

All entries for Hakkoz: קוֹץ

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• Uriah (child)