Mahli מַחְלִי
Son of Mushi, grandson of Merari.
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."
- 1 Chronicles 24:30
"The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְלִי | H4249H |
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