Calcol כַּלְכֹּל
Wise man Solomon was compared to
Who is Calcol in the Bible?
Calcol was a wise man of ancient times whose reputation for knowledge made him a standard of comparison for Solomon's extraordinary wisdom. Mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31, Calcol is listed alongside other renowned wise men such as Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, and Darda. The verse indicates that Solomon's wisdom surpassed not only these celebrated figures but also all the wise men of the East and Egypt, demonstrating the exceptional nature of his God-given insight. Calcol's inclusion in this comparison underscores how Solomon's divine wisdom transcended even the most celebrated human intellects of his era.
Biography
Calcol is mentioned in 1Ki.4.31 as one of the wise men to whom Solomon's wisdom was compared. The verse states that Solomon's wisdom surpassed that of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt, including the wisdom of Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol, and Darda, who were known for their wisdom. The comparison highlights the exceptional nature of Solomon's God-given wisdom, which was greater than that of the most renowned wise men of his time.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:31
"He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כַּלְכֹּל |