mahalaleel Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
mahalaleel in Easton's Bible Dictionary
praise of God. (1.) The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen. 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37). (2.) Neh. 11:4, a descendant of Perez.
mahalaleel in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MAHA'LALEEL (praise of God). 1. The son of Cainan, the fourth in descent from Adam. Gen 5:12-13, Gen 5:15-17; 1 Chr 1:2; called Maleleel in Luke 3:37. 1. A descendant of Perez or Pharez, whose family lived in Jerusalem after the return from the Captivity. Neh 11:4.
mahalaleel in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Fourth from Adam in Seth's line, Cainan's son ("the praise of God".) 2. Nehemiah 11:4.