Coz
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Coz in the Bible?
Coz appears in 1 Chronicles 4:8 as a son of Shelah and brother of Jered. The name also occurs in Ezra 2:61 and Nehemiah 7:63 within the list of families returning from exile, where it is associated with the priestly lineage of Hakkoz, though textual criticism suggests these may be distinct individuals or scribal variations rather than the same person.
SIGNIFICANCE
Distinguishing between the Judahite Coz and the priestly Hakkoz clarifies the complex tribal and priestly genealogies recorded in the post-exilic books, aiding in the accurate reconstruction of Israelite social structure.
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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.