Hakkoz הַקוֹץ
A priest who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.
Who is Hakkoz in the Bible?
Hakkoz was a priest in ancient Jerusalem who participated in rebuilding the city's wall during the time of Nehemiah, as recorded in Nehemiah 3:4 and 3:21. He is mentioned as one of the priests who repaired a section of the wall, and his descendant Meremoth, son of Uriah, is also noted as having repaired another section near his own house (Nehemiah 3:21). The wall reconstruction was a crucial undertaking that restored security and stability to Jerusalem following the people's return from Babylonian exile. Hakkoz's involvement in this project exemplifies how priests and community members united to rebuild their city and reestablish their society after exile.
Biography
Hakkoz is mentioned in Neh.3.4 and Neh.3.21 as one of the priests who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. In Neh.3.4, Hakkoz is described as one of the priests who made repairs to a section of the wall. Later, in Neh.3.21, Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, is mentioned as repairing another section of the wall near his house. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant event in the history of Jerusalem, as it provided security and stability for the city and its inhabitants after the return from Babylonian exile. The participation of priests like Hakkoz in the rebuilding effort demonstrates the importance of the project and the unity of the people in working towards a common goal.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 3:21
"Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הַקוֹץ |