The meaning of “מַחֲלַת”
Understanding Machălath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as מַחֲלַת; sickness Mahalath. - § Mahalath = "stringed instrument" - Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess an...
מַחֲלַת
the same as מַחֲלַת; sickness Mahalath. - § Mahalath = "stringed instrument" - Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess and of an Israelitess 1) daughter of Jerimoth son of king David and wife, evidently the 1st, of king Rehoboam the grandson of king David 2) daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 28:9 | “Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife.” Word: מַחֲלַת (Machălath) | |
| 2 Chronicles 11:18 | “And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;” Word: מַחֲלַת (Machălath) |