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Wiser than all men; either of his nation, or of his time, or of all times and nations, whether of the east or any other country, excepting only the first and Second Adam.
Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman; Israelites of eminent wisdom, probably the same mentioned 1Ch_2:6 15:19 25:4 Psa_88:1 89:1.
Chalcol and Dorda of whom see 1Ch_2:6.
The sons of Mahol.
Object. All these four were the sons of Zerah, 1Ch_2:6, or of Ezrah, as others call him.
Answ. Either the same man had two names, Zerah and Mahol, which was common amongst the Jews; and he might be called Mahol from his office or employment; for that signifies a dance, or a pipe; and he was expert in musical instruments, and so were his sons, 1Ch_15:17-19, who possibly may here be called, by a vulgar Hebraism, sons of the musical instrument, from their dexterity in handling it, as upon another account we read of the daughters of music, Ecc_12:4.