Mahalaleel, son of Cainan
Mahalaleel is mentioned in 7 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 5:12. Also called Maleleel.
Family of Mahalaleel
Who was Mahalaleel?
The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen. 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Mahalaleel
- Genesis 5:12
And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:
- Genesis 5:13
And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
- Genesis 5:15
And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:
- Genesis 5:16
And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
- 1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,
- Luke 3:37
Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
Timeline of Mahalaleel's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3608 BC | Birth of Mahlaleel |
| 3608 BC | Lifetime of Mahlaleel |
| 3543 BC | Birth of Jared |
| 2713 BC | Death of Mahlaleel |