Calcol
Mentioned in 1751 BC traditional (Jones)
(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.”
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 26th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Patriarchs, 1996–1707 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Dara, Ethan, Heman, Zabdi, and Zerah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Calcol 2 |
| KJV | Calcol 1 |
| ASV | Calcol 2 |
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 2:6
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
(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.”