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Mahlon

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

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Ruth's first husband (Ruth 1:2; Ruth 1:5; Ruth 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.

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Fausset, Andrew R. Entry for 'Mahlon'. Fausset's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​fbd/​m/mahlon.html. 1949.
 
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