Mahalalel

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A son of Kenan and father of Jared. He is listed in the family line of Jesus.

About Mahalalel

Kenan’s son and the father of Jared in Seth’s line (Genesis 5:1217; 1 Chronicles 1:2). He is also mentioned in Luke 3:37.

See Ancestry of Jesus Christ.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Kenan
Child
Jared

Key References

Genesis 5:12

When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel.

Genesis 5:15

When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared.

Luke 3:37

the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,

All Scripture References (7)

Genesis (5)
Genesis 5:12

When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel.

Genesis 5:13

And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 5:15

When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared.

Genesis 5:16

And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 5:17

So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:2

Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

Luke (1)
Luke 3:37

the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,