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Malchiel

מַלְכִּיאֵל/MAL-kee-el/

“God is king”

Summary

Malchiel was a grandson of Asher through Beriah, and the founder of the Malchielite clan.

☩Genealogy

Malchiel was one of two sons of Beriah, who was himself a son of Asher, making Malchiel a great-grandson of Jacob. He accompanied Jacob's family when they migrated to Egypt. His descendants, called Malchielites, formed one of the clans of the tribe of Asher. According to Chronicles, he was the 'father' (probably meaning founder) of Birzavith, possibly a place or clan.

Key verses:Genesis 46:17Numbers 26:451 Chronicles 7:31

Related Verses3 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

46:17

Numbers· 1 verse

26:45

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:31

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Malchiel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Malchiel," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).