Calamolalus
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Calamolalus is a textual variant found in the Septuagint version of Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, representing a scribal corruption of the Hebrew names Lod and Hadid.
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The name Calamolalus is a corrupt combination of Lod and Hadid, two cities listed in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37.
What is the meaning of Calamolalus in the Bible?
The name Calamolalus is a corrupt combination of Lod and Hadid, two cities listed in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Calamolalus as a scribal error clarifies the geographical list of returning exiles, ensuring accurate identification of the settlements Lod and Hadid in post-exilic Judah.
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