Mahli מַחְלִי
Son of Mushi, grandson of Merari.
Who is Mahli in the Bible?
Mahli was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David and served in the temple at Jerusalem. He was the son of Mushi and grandson of Merari, making him part of an important priestly lineage (1 Chronicles 6:47, 23:23, 24:30). David appointed Mahli and his brothers to various roles in temple service as part of the Levitical divisions responsible for maintaining the house of the Lord. His descendants became known as the Mahlites, a significant Levitical family that continued to play an important role in Israel's religious life and temple worship.
Biography
Mahli was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David. He was a son of Mushi and a grandson of Merari. Mahli and his brothers were appointed by David to serve in various roles in the temple. They were part of the division of Levites responsible for the service of the house of the Lord (1Ch.6.47; 23.23; 24.30).
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:47
"the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi."
- 1 Chronicles 23:23
"The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all."
- 1 Chronicles 24:30
"And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְלִי |
Mahli
of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).
(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.
ma'-lits (machli): Descendants of Mahli, son of Merari (Nu 3:33; 26:58). These Mahlites appear to have followed the example of the daughters of