Calcol כַּלְכֹּל
Son of Zerah, grandson of Judah
Who is Calcol in the Bible?
Calcol was a son of Zerah and grandson of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6 as part of the genealogical record of Judah's descendants. He was one of five sons born to Zerah, along with Zimri, Ethan, Heman, and Dara. Though Calcol himself is not discussed further in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in this genealogy connects him to the important ancestral line of Judah, which would eventually produce King David and other significant figures in Israel's history. His mention underscores the importance of genealogical records in tracing the covenant people of God through their tribal and familial connections.
Biography
Calcol is mentioned in 1Ch.2.6 as one of the five sons of Zerah, who was a son of Judah. The other sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, and Dara. This genealogy traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), and highlights the family line of David, who would later become king of Israel. Calcol's inclusion in this genealogy demonstrates his connection to the tribe of Judah and his place in the ancestral line of important figures in Israel's history.
Family
Siblings
- Zabdi MaleOverseer of King David's wine cellarsView full profile →
- Ethan Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahSon of Zerah; grandson of Judah.View full profile →
- Heman Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahGrandson of Judah through Zerah.View full profile →
- Dara Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahSon of Zerah, grandson of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
"The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כַּלְכֹּל |