The Hebrew word chozeh refers to a 'seer' — a prophet who receives divine revelation through visions. It is the active participle of the verb chazah (H2372, to see prophetically) and describes the prophetic office of one who 'sees' what others cannot.
Before 'prophet' (nabi) became the standard title, 'seer' (chozeh and also ro'eh) was how Israel described its prophetic figures (1 Samuel 9:9). The chozeh was not merely one who predicted the future but one who had been granted spiritual sight to perceive divine reality. This office carried tremendous responsibility — to see clearly and speak faithfully. Court prophets like Gad (2 Samuel 24:11) and Asaph (2 Chronicles 29:30) carried this title, serving as the king's divine counselor.