Calcol; Chalkol
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Calcol; Chalkol in the Bible?
Calcol appears in 1 Chronicles 2:6 as a son of Zerah and in 1 Kings 4:31 among the wise men compared to King Solomon, though textual variants in the latter passage sometimes identify him as Mahol.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Calcol as a distinct historical or literary figure clarifies the composition of Solomon's advisory circle and aids in resolving textual discrepancies between the genealogical records of Chronicles and the wisdom lists in Kings.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Calcol; Chalkol reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Calcol; Chalkol in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Calcol; Chalkol clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 2:61 Kings 4:31
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
"Calcol; Chalkol." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/calcol-chalkol/