Mahol

Mahol was the father of wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.

MaleTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 4:31; only referred to as Mahol (מָחוֹל); father of Ethan, Heman, Calcol, Darda.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Calcol Darda Ethan Heman
Ancestor: Zerah

Alternative names

מָחוֹלMahol

Mentions

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.