Phicol

Phicol is the commander of Abimelech's army who accompanies him in covenant negotiations with Abraham, and later with Isaac.

Meaning
Occupation
Commander of army
First mention
Genesis 21:22

Scripture references

  • Genesis 21:22

    Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham...

  • Genesis 21:32

    Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, left and went back to Philistine territory.

  • Genesis 26:26

    Abimelech came from Gerar to see him, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.

  • Genesis 26:28

    'It became clear to us that Yahweh was with you,' they replied, 'and so we thought, "It is time to have a treaty sworn between us, between us and you."'

  • Genesis 26:31

    Early next morning, they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac bade them farewell and they left him as friends.