Who was Mahli?

Son of Merari

The story of Mahli

Mahli - Head of a father's house
Mahli - Head of a father's house
Head of a father's house

Mahli was a biblical figure from the Old Testament. He was the son of Merari, the grandson of Levi, and the great-grandson of Jacob. He was the brother of Mushi and Kish. Mahli was a Levite, and he was part of the Kohathite clan. He was best known for being the father of Eleazar and Kish, who were both important figures in the Bible. Mahli was a Levite priest and was responsible for the care and maintenance of the Tabernacle. He was also responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle when the Israelites moved from place to place. He was also responsible for the musical instruments used in the Tabernacle. Mahli was an important figure in the Bible and is best known for being the father of Eleazar and Kish. He was a Levite priest and was responsible for the care and maintenance of the Tabernacle. He was also responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle when the Israelites moved from place to place. He was also responsible for the musical instruments used in the Tabernacle.

Name meaning

Mild or weak

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Head of a father's house

First mention

Numbers 3:20

Appearances in the Bible

12 mentions

Family

Relatives of Mahli

Mahli in the Bible

Explore all 6 chapters where Mahli appears

Numbers

Chapter 3

The Levites

A second census is taken of the Levites, and their duties in serving the Tabernacle are outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 23

Levites and Their Duties

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 24

Division of the Priests

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

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