Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Calcol, a son of Zerah, was a grandson of Judah.
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Also known as Kalkol
Calcol is mentioned in 1Ch.2.6 as one of the five sons of Zerah, who was a son of Judah. The other sons of Zerah were Zimri, Ethan, Heman, and Dara. This genealogy traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), and highlights the family line of David, who would later become king of Israel. Calcol's inclusion in this genealogy demonstrates his connection to the tribe of Judah and his place in the ancestral line of important figures in Israel's history.
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(sustenance), a man of Judah, son or descendant of Zerah. (1 Chronicles 2:6) Probably identical with Chalcol.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3633
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.
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