Son of Elimelech and Naomi, and Chilion’s brother. While with his family in Moab, he married Ruth, the Moabitess. He died in Moab, however, and Ruth later married Boaz (Ru 1:2, 5; 4:9–10).
Mahlon
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.