מַחֲלַת Machălath

Meaning

Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess and of an Israelitess

In the King James Version: Mahalath.

Derivation: the same as H4257 (מַחֲלַת); sickness;

Where it is used

• Genesis 28:9 Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.
• 2 Chronicles 11:18 And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.