Mahlon

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ma´lon (מחלון, maḥlōn, “invalid” or "sickly"):

The elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite's two sons by Naomi. He was Ruth's first husband and died childless, in the land of Moab (Ruth 1:2, Ruth 1:5; Ruth 4:9, Ruth 4:10). In the latter passage is further evidence of the unwillingness to allow a family connection or inheritance to drop (see Mahlah; Mahli). Note that David's descent and that of his “Greater Son” come through Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 4:22).