People of the Bible
Mahlon
Years: 1308 BC – 1308 BC
Birth place: Bethlehem
Sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite’s two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childless ([Ruth 1:2](/ruth#Ruth.1.2), [5](/ruth#Ruth.1.5); 4:9, 10), in the land of Moab.