Who was Hakkoz in the Bible?

The name of two Old Testament Israelites

a. An exile returnee

Hakkoz is first mentioned in Ezra 2:61 and also in Nehemiah 7:63. Hakkoz’s name in Hebrew is written as הַקּוֹץ (Haqqōṣ) which means thorn or sharp point. Hakkoz was among the people who returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon. This period marked a significant time in Israel’s history when the people were allowed to return to their homeland after being in captivity. The return from exile was a time of restoration and rebuilding for the Israelites.

b. A builder

Nehemiah 3:21 lists Hakkoz as one of the builders involved in the restoration of the Jerusalem wall. He was the father of Uriah (Ezra 8:33).