Old Testament
Happizzez
A priest from the fifteenth division of the temple service established by King David.
Happizzez was a priest during the reign of King David, identified in the genealogical records of the priestly divisions. He is listed as the head of the fifteenth course of priests tasked with temple service. His inclusion in 1 Chronicles 24 serves to document the orderly organization of the Levitical priesthood for temple worship.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:15
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:15
Where Happizzez appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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