Bible Dictionary

Mahli

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(sick).
  1. Son of Merari, the son of Levi and ancestor of the family of the Mahlites. (Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,29; 24:26)
  2. Bon of Mushi and grandson of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:47; 23:23; 24:30)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):

(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).

(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.