Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara—These five are here stated to be the sons of Zerah, that is, of Ezra, whence they were called Ezrahites (I Kings 4:31). In that passage they are called "the sons of Mahol," which, however, is to be taken not as a proper name, but appellatively for "sons of music, dancing," etc. The traditional fame of their great sagacity and acquirements had descended to the time of Solomon and formed a standard of comparison for showing the superior wisdom of that monarch. Jewish writers say that they were looked up to as prophets by their countrymen during the abode in Egypt.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Chronicles 2:6:
Joshua 7:1
1 Kings 4:31
1 Chronicles 2:3
Psalms 88:1-2
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