Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Malchiel, son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, was the ancestor of the Malchielites.
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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).
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God is my king, or counselor
MAL'CHIEL (God's king), a grandson of Asher, and the ancestor of the Malchielites. Gen 46:17; Num 26:45; 1 Chr 7:31.
MAL'CHIEL (God's king), a grandson of Asher, and the ancestor of the Malchielites. Gen 46:17; Num 26:45; 1 Chr 7:31.
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3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4439
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.
The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
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