calcol Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
calcol in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1 Chr. 2:6), sustenance, the same probably as Chalcol (1 Kings 4:31), one of the four sages whom Solomon excelled in wisdom; for "he was wiser than all men."
calcol in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sustenance), a man of Judah, son or descendant of Zerah. #1Ch 2:6| Probably identical with CHALCOL.
calcol in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
CAL'COL (sustenance), a Judite, 1 Chr 2:6; probably same with Chalcol. 1 Kgs 4:31. He was one of the four sages whom Solomon excelled in wisdom.
calcol in 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.