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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Hakkoz: A Priest</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/h/hakkoz--a_priest.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/24-10.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/hakkoz.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Hakkoz</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/hakkoz.htm" title="Hakkoz">◄</a> Hakkoz: A Priest <a href="/topical/naves/h/hakkoz--called_koz_in.htm" title="Hakkoz: Called Koz In">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Hakkoz is a name associated with the priestly lineage in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the post-exilic period. The name "Hakkoz" means "the thorn" or "the nimble," and it is mentioned in several passages that highlight the role and significance of this priestly family.<br><br><b>Genealogical Context</b><br><br>Hakkoz is identified as one of the heads of the priestly families who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. In the genealogical records, Hakkoz is listed among the descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who was the first high priest of Israel. The family of Hakkoz is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">1 Chronicles 24:10</a>, where it is noted as the seventh division of the priestly courses established by King David. This division was part of the 24 priestly courses that were organized to ensure a systematic and orderly service in the temple.<br><br><b>Post-Exilic Period</b><br><br>During the return from exile, the family of Hakkoz is mentioned in the book of Ezra. In <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61-62</a> , it is recorded: "And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean." This passage highlights a significant challenge faced by the descendants of Hakkoz, as they were unable to verify their genealogical records, which was a requirement for serving in the priesthood.<br><br><b>Reestablishment and Service</b><br><br>Despite the initial setback, the family of Hakkoz was later reinstated in the priestly service. <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Nehemiah 3:4</a> mentions a certain Meremoth, son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, who took part in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. This involvement in the reconstruction efforts indicates that the family of Hakkoz was eventually recognized and restored to their priestly duties.<br><br><b>Significance in the Priestly Lineage</b><br><br>The mention of Hakkoz and his descendants underscores the importance of maintaining genealogical purity and the challenges faced by the returning exiles in reestablishing their religious and cultural identity. The priestly lineage was crucial for the proper functioning of the temple and the continuation of worship practices as prescribed in the Mosaic Law.<br><br><b>Legacy</b><br><br>The legacy of Hakkoz is a testament to the resilience and dedication of the priestly families in preserving their heritage and fulfilling their roles in the service of God. The narrative of Hakkoz and his descendants serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and perseverance in the face of adversity, as well as the divine provision in restoring and upholding the priestly order in Israel.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">1 Chronicles 24:10</a></span><br>The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hakkoz.htm">Hakkoz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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