Husband of Ruth • Judges
One of the sons of Elimelech and Naomi who moved to Moab during a famine. Mahlon married Ruth the Moabitess but died without children, leaving Ruth a widow. Through the later marriage of Ruth and Boaz, Mahlon's family line was preserved.
Father: Elimelech
Mother: Naomi
Spouse: Ruth
Siblings: Chilion
Scripture: Ruth 1:2-5, Ruth 4:9-10