Mahlon (Hebrew: מחלון, Makhlōn; "Name means::sick") (m. Married::2682 AM, d. ca. Died::2692 AM) was a son of Elimelech and Naomi and husband of Ruth. He married Ruth in Moabite country, lived there for ten years more, and then died. (Ruth 1:1-5 ) His death, and that of his brother, left their father's estate in jeopardy until Boaz redeemed it. (Ruth 4:1-12 )
Genealogy
Meaning of his name
The name Mahlon literally means sick, and connotes an invalid.[1] Most commentators see this condition as an illustration of a common consequence of the fall of man.[2]
References
- ↑ Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Mahlon." International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1915. Accessed January 21, 2009.
- ↑ Stedman RC, "Ruth: the Romance of Redemption," November 15, 1964. Accessed January 21, 2009.
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