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Mahlon

Sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite’s two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childless (Ruth 1:2, 5; 4:9, 10), in the land of Moab.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(sick) the first husband of Ruth; son of Eiimelech and Naomi. (Ruth 1:2,5; 4:9,10) comp. 1Sam 17:12

In the Bible

Verses where Mahlon is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

Ruth 1:2
The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there.
Ruth 1:5
both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband.
Ruth 4:9
At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon.
Ruth 4:10
Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.”

Scripture on Mahlon

Ruth 1

Ruth 4

Entries that reference Mahlon

Mahlon references

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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