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Mahalaleel

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(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)

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Praise of God. (1.) The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen. 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37).

(2.) Neh. 11:4, a descendant of Perez.

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