Lexical Definition
מָחוֹל Mâchôwl (maw-khole') Mahol N:N-M-P
the same as מָחוֹל; dancing
Mahol.
- § Mahol = "dancing"
- Machol, an Israelite
1) father of Heman
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מָח֑וֹל | Mahol | 1Kgs.4.31 |
| Μαχώλ | of Mahol | LXX.1Kgs.4.31 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.31
- father of: Ethan (אֵיתָן), Heman (הֵימָן), Calcol (כַּלְכֹּל), Darda (דַּרְדַּע)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. מָחוֺל proper name, masculine father of Heman, etc., 1Kgs 5:11*, ᵐ5 Μαλ, A Μαουλ, ᵐ5L Μααλα. מְחוֺלָה see II. אָבֵל above; see also מְחֹלָה. מַחֲזֶה, מֶחֱזָה, מַחֲזִיאוֺת see חזה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
Profile
Male • Father of Ethan • Father of wise men surpassed in wisdom by Solomon.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Mahol was the father of wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom (1Ki.4.31).
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.31;
- only referred to as Mahol מָחוֹל;
- father of Ethan אֵיתָן, Heman הֵימָן, Calcol כַּלְכֹּל, Darda דַּרְדַּע.
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.
All entries for Mahol: מָחוֹל