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Mahol

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Father of wise men surpassed in wisdom by Solomon.

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  • en Mahol
  • he מָחוֹל · H4235
  • bg Маол
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Mahol Summary STEPBible TIPNR

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

Mahol Article STEPBible TIPNR

Mahol is mentioned in the context of describing King Solomon's wisdom. He was the father of Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol, and Darda, who were known for their wisdom. However, Solomon's wisdom surpassed that of these men and all the wisdom of Egypt.

Mahol Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Dance, the father of four sons (1 Kings 4:31) who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.

Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Mahol@1Ki.4.31) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, mahol_1898)

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