Hakkoz, also called Koz, was a man living during the time of exile and return, first mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4, and the father of Uriah.
About Hakkoz (Nehemiah 3:4)
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Ezra’s time, the family pedigree could not be documented properly; consequently, the privilege of priestly service was withdrawn (Ezr 2:61; Neh 3:4, 21; 7:63; kjv “Koz”).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Uriah (Ezra 8:33)
Key References
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.
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.
All Scripture References (2)
Nehemiah (2)
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.
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.