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Mahalaleel

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The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Mahalaleel. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen.
  2. 2.Neh.

Praise of God.

  1. Mahalaleel (1)

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    The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen. 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37).

  2. Mahalaleel (2)

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    Neh. 11:4, a descendant of Perez.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(praise of God).

The fourth in descent from Adam, according to the Sethite genealogy, and son of Cainan. (Genesis 6:12,13,15-17; 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37) Revised Version. A descendant of Perez or Pharez the son of Judah. (Nehemiah 11:4)

In the Bible

8

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

  • 1 Chronicles 1:2

    Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

  • Genesis 5:12

    When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel.

  • Genesis 5:13

    And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.

  • Genesis 5:15

    When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared.

  • Genesis 5:16

    And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.

  • Genesis 5:17

    So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

+2 more verses naming Mahalaleel.

Scripture on Mahalaleel

5

Entries that reference Mahalaleel

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Mahalaleel references

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

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