מַחְלוֹן

mach.lonProper Noun (Masculine)H4248

Mahlon

From: from H2470 (חָלָה); sick;

Short Definition

Machlon, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Elimelech (H0458) and Naomi (H5281); brother of: Chilion (H3630); married to Ruth (H7327) § Mahlon = "sick" son of Elimelech by Naomi and first husband of Ruth

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ruth
4

Key Passages

  • Ruth 1:2
  • Ruth 1:5
  • Ruth 4:9
  • Ruth 4:10

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