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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Mahlon:

sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite's two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childless (Rth 1:2,5; 4:9,10), in the land of Moab.

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Mahlon:

ma'-lon (machlon, "invalid"): Ruth's first husband (Ru 12,5; 4:9,10). In the latter passage is further evidence of the unwillingness to allow a family connection or inheritance to drop (see MAHLAH; MAHLI). Note that David's descent and that of his "Greater Son" come through Ru and Boaz (Ru 4:22).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Mahlon:

(sick) the first husband of Ruth; son of Eiimelech and Naomi (Ruth 1:2; 1:5; 4:9-10 compare 1 Samuel 17:12).

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