mahlon Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
mahlon in Easton's Bible Dictionary
sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite's two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childless (Ruth 1:2, 5; 4:9, 10), in the land of Moab.
mahlon in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sick) the first husband of Ruth; son of Eiimelech and Naomi. #Ru 1:2,5; 4:9,10| comp. 1Sam 17:12
mahlon in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
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.