Bible Dictionary
HAPPIZZEZ
Happizzez was a priest appointed to the eighteenth course of temple service established under David.
Definition
Happizzez was a priest to whom the eighteenth lot fell among the twenty-four courses appointed by David for temple service.
Biblical Usage
He is named in the list of priestly courses established for service at the temple.
Historical Background
The King James Version gives the form Aphses.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hap'-i-zez (ha-pitstsets; the King James Version, Aphses): A priest on whom fell the lot for the 18th of the 24 courses which David appointed for the temple service (1Ch 24:15).</p>