Darda

Darda was a wise man, but Solomon's wisdom surpassed his.

The name Darda means “home of knowledge”

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 Darda (דַּרְדַּע); son of Mahol; a brother of Ethan, Heman and Calcol.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Mahol
Siblings: Calcol Ethan Heman

Alternative names

דַּרְדַּעDarda

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.