Wise man surpassed by Solomon's wisdom
Darda
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 4:31.
דַּרְדַּעDarda
The name means “home of knowledge.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Mahol
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Darda Written by AI
Darda is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31 as one of the wise men whom King Solomon's wisdom surpassed. He is listed alongside Ethan the Ezrahite and the sons of Mahol, suggesting that he was a well-known figure renowned for his wisdom during that time. The context of this passage emphasizes the exceptional wisdom that God had granted to Solomon, stating that his wisdom was greater than that of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt. By comparing Solomon's wisdom to that of Darda and the other wise men, the text highlights the unparalleled nature of Solomon's God-given wisdom. Apart from this single mention, no other details about Darda's life, background, or specific areas of wisdom are provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Pearl of wisdom, one of the four who were noted for their wisdom, but whom Solomon excelled (1 Kings 4:31).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.