Ruth's first husband (Rth 1:2; Rth 1:5; Rth 4:9). An Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, son of Elimelech and Naomi. Mahlon died in Moab childless, a judgment says the Targum for his marrying a Moabitess.
Bibliography Information Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Mahlon' Fausset's Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.