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Mahli

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Heb. Machli', מִחְלַי, sick; Sept. Μοολί, Vulg. Moholi; but in Exodus 6:19, Μοολεί, Auth. Vers. "Mahali;" (See MAHLITE) ), the name of two Levites.

1. A son of Merari, and grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:19; Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19; 1 Chronicles 23:21; 1 Chronicles 24:26; 1 Chronicles 24:28; Ezra 8:18). Among his sons was one named Libni (1 Chronicles 6:29). His descendants were named after him (Numbers 3:33; Numbers 26:58). B.C. post 1856.

2. A son of Mushi, and nephew of the preceding (1 Chronicles 23:23; 1 Chronicles 24:30). He had a son named Shamer (1 Chronicles 6:47). B.C. ante 1658.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mahli'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/mahli.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.