"For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the nations round about." — Solomon's wisdom surpassed even the *renowned wise men*: Ethan (*Aitan*) the Ezrahite, Heman (*Heman*), Chalcol (*Kalkol*), and Darda (*Darda*), sons of Mahol (*Mahol*). These are likely *historical or legendary wisdom figures*, referenced for their renown. The phrase *ve-yhi shemo be-kol-ha-goyim saviv* (his fame was in all the nations round about) indicates that *Solomon's reputation spread beyond Israel*—he became known as a *wisdom figure of international stature*.

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