Lexical Definition
דַּרְדַּע Dardaʻ (dar-dah') Darda N:N-M-P
apparently from דַּר and דֵּעַ; pearl of knowledge
Darda.
- § Darda = "pearl of knowledge"
- Darda, an Israelite
1) a son of Mahol, one of four men of great fame for their wisdom, but surpassed by Solomon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְדַרְדַּ֖ע | and Darda | 1Kgs.4.31 |
| Δαρδαέ | Darda | LXX.1Kgs.4.31 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.31
- son of: Mahol (מָחוֹל)
- brother of: Ethan (אֵיתָן), Heman (הֵימָן) and Calcol (כַּלְכֹּל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: דָּרַע
דַּרְדַּע proper name, masculine (etymology dubious; possibly = דַּרְדַּר belonging then below דרר, compare Thes Add83) — only 1Kgs 5:11* Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol (types of wise men, but Solomon wiser than they); = דָּ֖רַע 1Chr 2:6, where read דַּרְדַּע with ᵑ6 ᵑ7 & Manuscripts דַּרְדַּר see דרר. דָּרוֺם, דְּרוֺר see דרר.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:6 |
Profile
Male • Son of Mahol • Wise man surpassed by Solomon's wisdom
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Darda was a wise man, but Solomon's wisdom surpassed his. (1Ki.4.31)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.31;
- only referred to as Darda דַּרְדַּע;
- son of Mahol מָחוֹל;
- a brother of Ethan אֵיתָן, Heman הֵימָן and Calcol כַּלְכֹּל.
Darda is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31 as one of the wise men whom King Solomon's wisdom surpassed. He is listed alongside Ethan the Ezrahite and the sons of Mahol, suggesting that he was a well-known figure renowned for his wisdom during that time.
The context of this passage emphasizes the exceptional wisdom that God had granted to Solomon, stating that his wisdom was greater than that of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt. By comparing Solomon's wisdom to that of Darda and the other wise men, the text highlights the unparalleled nature of Solomon's God-given wisdom.
Apart from this single mention, no other details about Darda's life, background, or specific areas of wisdom are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Darda: דַּרְדַּע