Lexical Definition

‎מָחוֹל‎ Mâchôwl (maw-khole') Mahol N:N-M-P
the same as ‎מָחוֹל‎; dancing

Mahol.

1) father of Heman

Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
מָח֑וֹל Mahol 1Kgs.4.31
Μαχώλ of Mahol LXX.1Kgs.4.31

Extended Information

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).

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.

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