Lexical Summary Kol-chozeh: Every seer, all visionaries Original Word: כָּל־חֹזֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Col-hozeh From kol and chozeh; every seer; Col- Chozeh, an Israelite -- Col-hozeh. see HEBREW kol see HEBREW chozeh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. name NASB Translation Col-hozeh (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּלחֹֿזֶה proper name, masculine 1. father of one of the builders, Shallun Nehemiah 3:15. 2 a name in Judah Nehemiah 11:5 (relation to 1 unknown). כְּלִי, כִּלָּיוֺן, etc., see below I. כלה. כִּלְיָה see below II. כלה. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences Col-hozeh appears twice in Scripture, both times in the book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:15; Nehemiah 11:5). In each instance his name identifies him as an ancestor of leaders who played key roles in the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem. Historical Setting The name surfaces during the governorship of Nehemiah, around 445–432 BC. After the Babylonian exile, Judah’s remnant returned under Zerubbabel, Ezra, and later Nehemiah. The rebuilding of the walls (Nehemiah chapters 2–6) and the repopulating of Jerusalem (Nehemiah chapter 11) demanded both physical labor and spiritual courage. Families such as the house of Col-hozeh supplied that courage. Lineage and Tribal Affiliation Nehemiah 11:5 traces Col-hozeh’s line through “Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh … son of the Shilonite”. “Shilonite” links the family to Shelah, third son of Judah (Genesis 38:5; Numbers 26:20). Thus Col-hozeh stands within the royal tribe of Judah, the tribe from which the Messiah would come (Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:2-3). Contribution to the Wall-Building Project Nehemiah 3:15 identifies Col-hozeh’s son Shallun as “ruler of the district of Mizpah” who repaired the Fountain Gate. This gate protected the Gihon Spring, Jerusalem’s primary water source. By reconstructing it, Shallun ensured life-sustaining water for the city. Behind that son’s leadership lay the heritage of Col-hozeh. In Scripture a father’s name often underscores the spiritual influence he bequeathed to his children (Proverbs 20:7). Thematic Significance of the Name Hebrew names frequently convey character or calling. The composite form Col-hozeh suggests comprehensive vision or “whole-hearted seeing.” In a period when prophetic insight and practical oversight were both required, the family’s name fittingly blends perception with action. The men who bore it discerned the need of the hour and addressed it with decisive service. Lessons for Ministry Today 1. Heritage of faith shapes future leaders. Col-hozeh’s quiet place in the record shows that unseen fathers can nurture visible reformers. Related References for Study Ezra 2:1-70; Nehemiah 2:17-18; Nehemiah 6:15-16; 1 Chronicles 4:21-23; Matthew 1:1-17. Forms and Transliterations חֹ֠זֶה חֹזֶה֮ חזה choZeh ḥō·zeh ḥōzehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:15 HEB: בֶּן־ כָּל־ חֹזֶה֮ שַׂ֣ר פֶּ֣לֶךְ NAS: the son of Col-hozeh, the official KJV: the son of Colhozeh, the ruler INT: Shallum the son of Col-hozeh the official of the district Nehemiah 11:5 2 Occurrences |
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