pi.khol is the proper name of a military leader who appears with Abimelech in Genesis.

The term is used as a proper name for a leader identified in the verses as being over Abimelech’s army, appearing beside Abimelech in a statement to Abraham, a covenant departure, and a visit to Isaac.

1. Proper name of Abimelech’s army leader · dominant

   The form is tagged as a proper noun in all three occurrences. In Genesis 21:22 the APB renders Abimelech and this named figure speaking to Abraham; in Genesis 21:32 it renders them returning after a covenant, and in Genesis 26:26 it renders the named figure accompanying Abimelech and Ahuzzath to Isaac.

   Genesis 21:22Genesis 21:32Genesis 26:26

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name as “Phicol” in each verse and identifies the figure as “ruler of his army” in Genesis 21:22 and Genesis 21:32, and “the commander of his army” in Genesis 26:26. These descriptions occur in the translated clauses.