Phicol, first mentioned in Genesis 21:22, was a military commander who lived at the time of the patriarchs.
About Phicol
The leader of Abimelech's army. He was present when Abimelech made peace agreements with Abraham and later with Isaac (Genesis 21:22, 32; 26:26). The presence of an army commander should have indicated that Abraham was vulnerable. But, the enemies acknowledged the superior power of the God of Abraham. So, they sought to live with him in peace.
Key References
At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines.
Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.
All Scripture References (3)
Genesis (3)
At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines.
Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.