Akkos
LocationsGeographical Setting
Akkos is the biblical name for the ancient coastal city known today as Acre, located in northern Israel.
What is the meaning of Akkos in the Bible?
Akkos is an Old Testament equivalent to HAKKOZ, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:10, Ezra 2:61, and Nehemiah 3:4, 21.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Akkos as Acre helps readers locate the specific geographic setting of the priestly divisions and the post-exilic community's activities in the northern coastal region.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Akkos (located near modern Acre (Akko), Israel) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Akkos in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Akkos clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 24:10Ezra 2:61Nehemiah 3:4
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Akkos." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/akkos/