Kozקוֹץ

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Son of Ashhur, a Judahite

Who is Koz in the Bible?

Koz was a son of Ashhur and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:8. He appears only once in Scripture, listed as part of the family line that traced back through Ashhur, a Judahite. Beyond his name and lineage, the Bible provides no additional details about his life, character, or accomplishments. His inclusion in the genealogy of Judah serves primarily as a record of the tribal ancestry during the period of the judges or early monarchy in Israel.

Biography

Koz was a son of Ashhur and a descendant of Judah (1Ch.4.8). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, but no additional information is provided about him in the Bible. Koz lived during the period of the judges or the early monarchy in Israel.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:8

    "and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum."

Names & Aliases

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Koz

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

led in 1Ch 6:44 KISHI (whic