MAHLI

1. Merari’s son and Levi’s grandson (Ex 6:19; Nm 3:20; 1 Chr 6:19, 29; 23:21; 24:26-28; Ezr 8:18), and the founder of the Mahlite family (Nm 3:33; 26:58). The Mahlites, along with the other families of Merari, were appointed to carry the frames of the tabernacle and the pillars of the court (Nm 4:29-33).

2. Mushi’s son and the nephew of #1 above (1 Chr 6:47; 23:23; 24:30).