Bible Dictionary
Aphses
Aphses was the Authorized Version form of Happizzez, the head of the fifteenth priestly course established for temple service. The course belonged to the divisions of Aaron’s descendants.
Definition
Aphses is the Authorized Version form of Happizzez, the head of the fifteenth priestly course.
Biblical Usage
He is listed in 1 Chronicles 24:15 among the divisions appointed for temple service.
Historical Background
The priestly courses belonged to the descendants of Aaron and were organized into twenty-four divisions.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the dispersion), chief of the 15th of the 24 courses in the service of the temple. (1 Chronicles 24:15)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>af'-sez: the King James Version form for the Revised Version (British and American) HAPPIZZEZ (1Ch 24:15).</p>