Malchielמַלְכִּיאֵל
Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher.
Who is Malchiel in the Bible?
Malchiel was a son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel, whose lineage is recorded in the genealogies of the Israelite tribes (Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31). He is mentioned primarily in census records and genealogical lists, most notably in the numbering of Israel during Moses' time (Numbers 26:45). His descendants, known as the Malchielites, formed one of the major family clans within the tribe of Asher and were counted among the Israelite community. Though Malchiel himself is not described as performing any notable actions in scripture, his significance lies in his role as a patriarch of a tribal clan and his inclusion in the official genealogical records that established Israel's tribal structure and inheritance rights.
Biography
Malchiel was a son of Beriah and a grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher. Malchiel's descendants were known as the Malchielites and were counted in the census of the Israelites during the time of Moses. They formed one of the clans within the tribe of Asher (Gen.46.17; Num.26.45; 1Ch.7.31).
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In Scripture
3 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 46:17
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers1 verse
- Numbers 26:45
"And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel."
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
"The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיאֵל |
| Group | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיאֵלִי |