Bible Dictionary
Phichol
Phichol was the chief captain of Abimelech’s army in Gerar. He appears in accounts concerning both Abraham and Isaac.
Definition
Phichol was the chief captain of the army of Abimelech, king of the Philistines of Gerar. He appears in accounts concerning both Abraham and Isaac.
Biblical Usage
Phichol was present when Abimelech dealt with Abraham concerning a well and again when Abimelech dealt with Isaac.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong), chief captain of the army of Abimelech, king of the Philistines of Gerar in the days of both Abraham, (Genesis 21:22,32) and Isaac. (Genesis 28:26) (B.C. 1900.)