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He is noted for his exceptional wisdom, which is highlighted in comparison to King Solomon's renowned wisdom. The primary reference to Darda is found in <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a>, where he is listed among other wise men of his time.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a> : "For he was wiser than all men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations."<br><br><b>Context and Significance:</b><br><br>Darda is mentioned in a passage that emphasizes the unparalleled wisdom of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. The verse lists Darda alongside Ethan, Heman, and Calcol, who are described as the sons of Mahol. These individuals are recognized for their wisdom, suggesting that they were well-known figures in their time, possibly serving as sages or scholars.<br><br>The mention of Darda and the others serves to underscore the extraordinary nature of Solomon's wisdom by comparing it to that of other esteemed wise men. This comparison highlights Solomon's divine gift of wisdom, which was granted to him by God in response to his humble request for discernment to govern the people of Israel (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>).<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Insights:</b><br><br>The identity and historical background of Darda and the other sons of Mahol are not extensively detailed in the biblical text, leading to various interpretations and speculations among scholars and theologians. Some suggest that these figures may have been part of a tradition of wisdom literature or a guild of wise men in ancient Israel or the surrounding regions.<br><br>The mention of Darda and his contemporaries in the context of wisdom literature reflects the high value placed on wisdom and understanding in ancient Israelite culture. Wisdom was considered a divine gift and a mark of a person's ability to lead, teach, and make sound judgments.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the reference to Darda and the other wise men serves to highlight the supremacy of divine wisdom over human wisdom. While Darda and his peers were renowned for their intellectual and philosophical insights, Solomon's wisdom is portrayed as surpassing all others because it was granted by God. This underscores the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God and is characterized by a heart aligned with His will.<br><br>In summary, Darda is a figure whose mention in the Bible serves to illustrate the exceptional wisdom of Solomon. His inclusion in the list of wise men emphasizes the importance of wisdom in biblical thought and the belief that ultimate wisdom is a gift from God.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Darda</span><p>home of knowledge<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Pearl of wisdom, one of the four who were noted for their wisdom, but whom Solomon excelled (<a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">DARDA</span><p>dar'-da (darda`, "pearl of wisdom"): One of the wise men to whom Solomon is compared (<a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a>). He was either a son of Mahol (ibid.) or a son of Zerah, son of Judah (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6</a>, 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><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1862.htm"><span class="l">1862. <b>Darda</b> -- an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1861b, 1862. <b>Darda</b>. 1863 . an Israelite. Transliteration: <b>Darda</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (dar-dah') Short Definition: <b>Darda</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Darda</b> (1). <b>Darda</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1862.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1873.htm"><span class="l">1873. Dara -- an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin probably contr. from <b>Darda</b> Definition an Isr. <b>...</b> Dara. Probably a contraction<br> from <b>Darda</b>'; Dara, an Israelite -- Dara. see HEBREW <b>Darda</b>'. 1872, 1873. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1873.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_great_gain_of_godliness.htm"><span class="l">The Great Gain of Godliness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.31 For he was wiser than all men;<br> than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the great gain of godliness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_2_concerning_the_wife.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the Wife of Solomon; Concerning his Wisdom and Riches <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> in wisdom above those who were most eminent among the Hebrews at that time for<br> shrewdness; those I mean were Ethan, and Heman, and Chalcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 2 concerning the wife.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kent/the_origin_and_permanent_value_of_the_old_testament/x_the_hebrew_sages_and.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrew Sages and their Proverbs</span></a> <br><b>...</b> (31) For he was wiser than all men: than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol,<br> <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol, and his fame was in all the surrounding nations. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the origin and permanent value of the old testament/x the hebrew sages and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_27_1881/a_greater_than_solomon.htm"><span class="l">A Greater than Solomon</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezralite, and Heman, and Chalcol,<br> and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about." Yes <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 27 1881/a greater than solomon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jennings/old_groans_and_new_songs/chapter_i_perhaps_there_is.htm"><span class="l">Perhaps There is no Book Within the Whole Canon of Scripture So <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol,<br> and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter i perhaps there is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/solomons_temple_spiritualized.htm"><span class="l">Solomon's Temple Spiritualized</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The temple was built, not merely by the dictates of Solomon, though he was wiser<br> than Ethen, and Heman, and Chalcol, and <b>Darda</b>, and all men (1 Kings 4:31). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/darda.htm"><span class="l"><b>Darda</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>DARDA</b>. dar'-da (<b>darda</b>`, "pearl of wisdom"): One of<br> the wise men to whom Solomon is compared (1 Kings 4:31). <b>...</b><b>Darda</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/darda.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mahol.htm"><span class="l">Mahol (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31). Their names were Ethan, Heman, Chalcol, <b>Darda</b>. Multi-Version<br> Concordance Mahol (1 Occurrence). 1 Kings 4:31 For he <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mahol.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dare.htm"><span class="l">Dare (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dare.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wiser.htm"><span class="l">Wiser (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman,<br> and Calcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wiser.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezrahite.htm"><span class="l">Ezrahite (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman,<br> and Calcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezrahite.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ez'rahite.htm"><span class="l">Ez'rahite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman,<br> and Calcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ez'rahite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ethan.htm"><span class="l">Ethan (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman,<br> and Calcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ethan.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dara.htm"><span class="l">Dara (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia DARA. dar'-a (dara`). See <b>DARDA</b>.<br> Multi-Version Concordance Dara (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 2:6 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dara.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chalcol.htm"><span class="l">Chalcol (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman,<br> and Chalcol, and <b>Darda</b>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chalcol.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Solomon-wisdom.html">How did God respond when Solomon asked for wisdom? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Darda (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a></span><br />For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and <span class="boldtext">Darda</span>, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations all around.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6</a></span><br />And the sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/darda.htm">Darda</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/darda--a_famous_wise_man.htm">Darda: A Famous Wise Man</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mahol.htm">Mahol (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dare.htm">Dare (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wiser.htm">Wiser (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezrahite.htm">Ezrahite (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ez'rahite.htm">Ez'rahite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ethan.htm">Ethan (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dara.htm">Dara (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chalcol.htm">Chalcol (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/calcol.htm">Calcol (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fame.htm">Fame (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/surrounding.htm">Surrounding (78 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/including.htm">Including (90 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heman.htm">Heman (17 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/darah.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Darah"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Darah" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/d/darda--a_famous_wise_man.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Darda: A Famous Wise Man"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Darda: A Famous Wise Man" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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