Mahol Summary
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Mahol was the father of wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.
Father of wise men surpassed in wisdom by Solomon.
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Mahol was the father of wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.
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.
Dance, the father of four sons (1 Kings 4:31) who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
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