Calamolalus
LocationsGeographical Setting
Calamolalus is a textual variant found in the Septuagint version of Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, representing a scribal corruption of the Hebrew names Lod and Hadid.
What is the meaning of Calamolalus in the Bible?
The name Calamolalus is a corrupt combination of Lod and Hadid, two cities listed in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Calamolalus as a scribal error clarifies the geographical list of returning exiles, ensuring accurate identification of the settlements Lod and Hadid in post-exilic Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Calamolalus held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Calamolalus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Calamolalus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:33Nehemiah 7:37
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Calamolalus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/calamolalus/