Who was Mahalalel in the Bible?
Lived before the flood
Mahalalel is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 5, 1Chronicles 1, and Luke 3 as a descendant of Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve. He is an ancestor of Noah and is part of the lineage that leads to Abraham, David, and ultimately, Jesus Christ. Mahalalel appears in 6 verses across 2 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Mahalalel?
Mahalalel is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 5, 1Chronicles 1, and Luke 3 as a descendant of Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve. He is an ancestor of Noah and is part of the lineage that leads to Abraham, David, and ultimately, Jesus Christ. According to Genesis 5, Mahalalel was the son of Kenan and the father of Jared (Gen.5.12,15). He lived for 895 years, which was typical of the long lifespans recorded for the pre-flood patriarchs (Gen.5.13,16,17). The genealogies in Genesis 5 and 1Chronicles 1 focus on the line of descent from Adam to Noah, highlighting the continuity of the godly lineage before the flood. The genealogy in Luke 3 traces Jesus' ancestry back to Adam, emphasizing His connection to all of humanity. Mahalalel's inclusion in these genealogies serves to establish the historical and theological context of God's plan of redemption through the descendants of Seth, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Mahalalel appear in the Bible?
Mahalalel is referenced in 6 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Chronicles 1:2
- Genesis 5:12
- Genesis 5:13
- Genesis 5:15
- Genesis 5:16
- Genesis 5:17
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Mahalalel.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Mahalalel?
Mahalalel appears in 6 verses across 2 books, most often in Genesis, which accounts for 5 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Mahalalel?
Genesis, 1 Chronicles.
Where can I read every verse about Mahalalel?
This page lists 6 of them. Protos carries all 6, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
