Malchiel מַלְכִּיאֵל
Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher.
Biography
Malchiel was a son of Beriah and a grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher. Malchiel's descendants were known as the Malchielites and were counted in the census of the Israelites during the time of Moses. They formed one of the clans within the tribe of Asher (Gen.46.17; Num.26.45; 1Ch.7.31).
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 46:17
"The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:45
"Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
"The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיאֵל | H4439 |
| Group | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיאֵלִי | H4440 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)