Mahlah מַחְלָה
Daughter of Zelophehad's sister.
Who is Mahlah in the Bible?
Mahlah was the daughter of Zelophehad's sister, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 7:18. While her mother's name is not recorded in Scripture, Mahlah appears in the tribal lineage to establish the family connections within Manasseh during Israel's settlement period. Though she receives only a brief mention, Mahlah represents the role of women in maintaining tribal genealogies and family heritage in ancient Israel.
Biography
Mahlah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh. She was the daughter of Zelophehad's sister, who is not named in the text.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:18
"His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְלָה |
Mahlah
of Manasseh, had no sons, the daughters successfully claimed their father's inheritance. The law was altered in their favor on condition that they married into their father's tribe. They agreed and married their cousins (Nu 36:11). The whole chapter should be read and compared with Jos 17:3 ff, because the decision became a precedent.
(2) Another (the King James Version "Mahalah"), same Hebrew name as above, daughter of Hammoleketh, grand-daughter of Manasseh (1Ch 7:18).
Henry Wallace
ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):
(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder