Bible Dictionary
COL-HOZEH
Col-hozeh was a man whose son Shallum helped rebuild the Fountain Gate of Jerusalem during Nehemiah’s time. Another person with the same name is mentioned among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Definition
Col-hozeh is the name of a man connected with the rebuilding of Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time. His son Shallum rebuilt the city’s Fountain Gate.
Biblical Usage
Col-hozeh is named as the father of Shallum in Nehemiah. Another man of the same name appears among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “all seeing.” The two occurrences probably refer to different men.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kol-ho'-ze (kol-chozeh, "all seeing"; Septuagint omits): A man whose son Shallum rebuilt the fountain gate of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah (Ne 3:15). The Col-hozeh of Ne 11:5 is probably another man.</p>