Darda
One of the wise men
Also known as: Dara
Darda (also called Dara) was a son of Mahol and counted among the wisest men in Israel. He is mentioned in the Bible as one whom King Solomon surpassed in wisdom. His name is used as a measure of great wisdom in the ancient world.
Family
Key events
Mentioned among the wise men
Darda is mentioned as one of four famous wise men—Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Darda—sons of Mahol, whose wisdom King Solomon surpassed.
Solomon's superior wisdom
The context in which Darda is mentioned emphasizes that Solomon's wisdom was greater than all the wise men of the East and the wisdom of Egypt, including the wisdom of Darda and his brothers.
Genealogy in the tribe of Judah
In 1 Chronicles, Dara (likely identical with Darda) is mentioned as a descendant of Judah through Serah, placing him in a significant lineage.
A Measure of Wisdom
Darda and his brothers were used as a reference point to illustrate how extraordinary Solomon's God-given wisdom was, showing that they themselves were recognized as very wise men.