Col-hozeh כׇּל־חֹזֶה
Father of Shallum, who repaired the Fountain Gate
Who is Col-hozeh in the Bible?
Col-hozeh was the father of Shallum, a leader mentioned in Nehemiah 3:15 who took responsibility for repairing the Fountain Gate during the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. Shallum, identified as the ruler of the district of Mizpah, undertook this important repair work as part of the broader effort to restore the city's defenses. The mention of Col-hozeh's family in this context indicates that they held significant authority in the region, and their participation in the wall reconstruction demonstrates the collaboration of local leaders in restoring Jerusalem. Though Col-hozeh himself is not described in detail, his legacy is preserved through his son's prominent role in one of the Bible's most important civic restoration projects.
Biography
Col-hozeh is mentioned in Neh.3.15 as the father of Shallum (or 'Shallun'), who was responsible for repairing the Fountain Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. Shallum, the son of Col-hozeh, is described as the leader of the district of Mizpah. This suggests that Col-hozeh's family held a prominent position in the region.
Family
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:15
"The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the..."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כׇּל־חֹזֶה |