Name borne by a priestly family during the monarchy (1 Chr 24:10). In Ezra’s time, the family pedigree could not be documented properly; consequently, the privilege of priestly service was withdrawn (Ezr 2:61; Neh 3:4, 21; 7:63; kjv “Koz”).
Hakkoz
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.