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