Bible Dictionary
Calcol
Calcol was a descendant of Zerah of Judah and is probably the same person called Chalcol, one of the wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.
Definition
Calcol was a man of Judah, a son or descendant of Zerah. He is probably the same person as Chalcol, one of the sages whose wisdom Solomon surpassed.
Biblical Usage
Calcol appears in the genealogy of Judah. The corresponding figure, Chalcol, is mentioned among the wise men whom Solomon exceeded in wisdom.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “sustenance.” The identification of Calcol with Chalcol is considered probable in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(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.”
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sustenance), a man of Judah, son or descendant of Zerah. (1 Chronicles 2:6) Probably identical with Chalcol.