Koz קוֹץ
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
Parents
Siblings
- Ahuzzam Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur and Naarah, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Hepher MaleDavid's warriorA Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.View full profile →
- Temeni Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Haahashtari Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurA descendant of Judah through Hezron.View full profile →
- Zereth Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, founder of TekoaView full profile →
- Izhar Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Asher listed in the genealogy in ChroniclesView full profile →
- Ethnan Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa.View full profile →
Offspring
- Anub Tribe of JudahSon of KozSon of Coz, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Zobebah Tribe of JudahSon of KozSon of Koz, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Harum Tribe of JudahSon of KozA descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Jabez Tribe of Judah(?)Son of KozMore honorable than his brothers; God granted his prayer.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 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
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קוֹץ |