Sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite’s two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childless (Ruth 1:2, 5; 4:9, 10), in the land of Moab.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
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Mahlon
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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(sick) the first husband of Ruth; son of Eiimelech and Naomi. (Ruth 1:2,5; 4:9,10) comp. 1Sam 17:12
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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