Hezir חֵזִיר
A priest in the time of David.
Who is Hezir in the Bible?
Hezir was a priest during the reign of King David who led the 17th division of priestly service in the temple (1 Chronicles 24:15). David organized the priesthood into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for one week at a time, twice per year, and Hezir was appointed as the head of one of these divisions. His inclusion in the priestly divisions reflects the careful organization David established to ensure regular, systematic worship and service in God's house.
Biography
Hezir is mentioned in 1Ch.24.15 as a priest during the reign of King David. He was the head of the 17th division of the priestly service, which was established by David when he organized the priests into 24 divisions for their service in the temple. Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:15
"the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֵזִיר |