Calcol

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1 Chronicles 2:61 Kings 4:31

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A man of Judah, descended from Zerah (1 Chronicles 2:6). Probably identical with Chalcol or Calcol, the same in the Hebrew, one of the four wise men whom Solomon exceeded (1 Kings 4:31). He and Darda or Dara are called "the sons of Mahol," i.e. of the choir; they were the famous musicians, two of whom are named in the titles of Psalm 88 and Psalm 89. However, if Mahol is a proper name, he is their immediate father, Zerah their ancestor, of the great family of Pharez of Judah.

Holman Bible Dictionary

1 Kings 4:301 Chronicles 2:6

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

CALCOL . A, Judahite, adescendant of Zerah ( 1 Chronicles 2:6 ), otherwise described in 1 Kings 4:31 (where AV [Note: Authorized Version.] has Chalcol ) as a son of Mahol, famous for wisdom, but surpassed by Solomon.

Morrish Bible Dictionary

Son of Zerah, descendant of Judah. 1 Chronicles 2:6 . Probably the same as CHALCOL in 1 Kings 4:31 , the Hebrew letters being the same.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Cal'col. (sustenance). A man of Judah, son or descendant of Zerah. 1 Chronicles 2:6. Probably identical with Chalcol.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(1 Chronicles 2:6). (See Chalcol).