Chalcol
כִּלְכֹּל/KAL-kol/
“sustenance.”
Summary
One of the four wise men whose wisdom was surpassed by Solomon, a son of Mahol from the tribe of Judah.
☩Identity
Chalcol was one of four sons of Mahol famous for their wisdom before Solomon's time. Scripture notes that Solomon's wisdom exceeded that of Chalcol and his brothers Ethan, Heman, and Darda. In Chronicles, he is listed among the sons of Zerah of the tribe of Judah.
Key verses:1 Kings 4:311 Chronicles 2:6