Bible Dictionary
Darda
Darda was one of the wise men compared with Solomon. He may have been a son of Mahol or a descendant of Judah through Zerah.
Definition
Darda was one of the wise men compared with Solomon. His name is explained as “pearl of wisdom.”
Biblical Usage
Solomon’s wisdom is said to have exceeded that of Darda and other renowned wise men (1 Kings 4:31). He may correspond to Dara in 1 Chronicles 2:6.
Historical Background
He was either a son of Mahol or a descendant of Judah through Zerah. Rabbinic interpretation connected the name with a generation of knowledge.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Pearl of wisdom, one of the four who were noted for their wisdom, but whom Solomon excelled (1 Kings 4:31).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dar'-da (darda`, "pearl of wisdom"): One of the wise men to whom Solomon is compared (1Ki 4:31). He was either a son of Mahol (ibid.) or a son of Zerah, son of Judah (1Ch 2:6, where the corresponding name in the same list is given as DARA). In rabbinic lore the name has been interpreted as dor dea, "the generation of knowledge"--the generation of the wilderness.</p>