Bible Dictionary
Hakkoz
Hakkoz was a priest appointed by David as head of the seventh priestly course. The name also appears among descendants who returned from exile and among a family of Judah.
Definition
Hakkoz, meaning “thorn” or “the nimble,” was a priest appointed by David as chief of the seventh priestly course. The name also occurs in later genealogical and post-exilic records.
Biblical Usage
Hakkoz headed the seventh course of Aaron’s descendants in the sanctuary service. His descendants are listed among those who returned from captivity, and another Hakkoz is named among Judah’s descendants.
Historical Background
The name appears in Ezra and Nehemiah in the form Koz in the Authorized Version. The family belonged to the priestly and post-exilic communities.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The thorn, the head of one of the courses of the priests (1 Chr. 24:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(thorn), a priest, the chief of the seventh course in the service of the sanctuary, as appointed by David. (1 Chronicles 24:10) In (Ezra 2:61) and Nehe 3:4,21 The name occurs again as Koz in the Authorized Version.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hak'-oz (haqqots, or ha-qots, "the nimble"):</p><p>(1) A priest and chief of the 7th course of Aaron's sons selected by David (1Ch 24:10). According to Ezr 2:61; Ne 3:4,21; 7:63, his descendants returned with Zerubbabel from the captivity. But the King James Version considers the name in Ezra and Nehemiah as having the article prefixed, hence renders "Koz."</p><p>(2) One of Judah's descendants (1Ch 4:8).</p>