Hakkoz

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

The name Hakkoz means “a thorn; summer; an end”

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Summary

A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 3:4; only referred to as Hakkoz (הַקוֹץ); father of Uriah.

Glossary entries

Hakkoz Koz

Family members

Children

Uriah

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Mentions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.