Old Testament
Darda
A wise man known for his great intellect, listed among those surpassed by Solomon's wisdom.
Darda is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31 as one of the four sons of Mahol whose wisdom was legendary in the ancient Near East. Scripture identifies him as a benchmark of human intelligence, noting that King Solomon's wisdom exceeded his own. He represents the high standard of intellectual achievement recognized during the early monarchy of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- I Kings 4:31
- Last appears
- I Kings 4:31
Where Darda appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Naboth18 versesA Jezreelite who refused to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, leading to his unjust execution.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Abishag5 versesA young Shunammite woman chosen to serve as a nurse and companion to King David in his final days.
- Ginath2 versesA man whose followers unsuccessfully contested Omri for the throne of Israel after Zimri's death.
- Tahpenes2 versesAn Egyptian queen who raised the son of Hadad the Edomite in the court of Pharaoh.
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