Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Malchus, a hermit in Syria Malchus (1), one of the earliest hermits in Syria, was seen in extreme old age by Jerome in 374 and told him the story of his life, which was written down by Jerome 16 years after wards. He was born at Nisibis near Edessa, and was the only son of … Continue reading “Malchus, a hermit in Syria”

MALCHUS The servant whose right ear was cut off by Peter and miraculously restored by Christ, in Gethsemane, Mat 26:51 . The seizure of the Savior immediately after two manifestations of his divinity, Luk 22:51 ; Joh 18:6, evinces the blindness and obstinacy of mankind in sin. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Malchus A … Continue reading “Malchus”

Malchisua A son of Saul, who was slain with his father and brothers at mount Gilboa. (See 1Sa 31:2) compounded of Melek, king-and Jushah, Saviour. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

Malchishua, Melchishua [Mal’chi-shua] [Mel’chi-shua] Son of king Saul: he was killed in battle with his father. 1Sa 14:49; 1Sa 31:2; 1Ch 8:33; 1Ch 9:39; 1Ch 10:2. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Malchishua (“my king (gives) assistance”.) Second or third of Saul’s sons (1Sa 14:49; 1Ch 8:33; 1Ch 9:39). Fell at Gilboa (1Sa 31:2). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Malchishua Mal’chi-shu’a. (king of help). One of the sons of King Saul. 1Sa 14:49; 1Sa 31:2; 1Ch 8:33; 1Ch 9:39. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Malchiram (Heb. Jalkiram’, , king of height; Sept. ), the second son of king Jehoiachin, born to him (according to Jewish tradition, by Susannah) during his captivity (1Ch 3:18), and apparently himself without issue (see Strong’s Harmony and Expos. of the Gosp. p. 17). B.C. post 598. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature … Continue reading “Malchiram”

Malchion, a presbyter of Antioch Malchion, a presbyter of Antioch in the reigns of Claudius and Aurelian, conspicuous for his prominent part in the deposition of the bp. of Antioch, Paul of Samosata, in 272. He was famed as a rhetorician and was a learned man well acquainted with heathen writers, from whom he was … Continue reading “Malchion, a presbyter of Antioch”

Malchijah (in several passages, for different men). SEE MALCHIAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Malchijah 1. (See MALCHIAH.) 1Ch 24:9. 2. Neh 12:42. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Malchijah MALCHIJAH.1. A descendant of Gershom (1Ch 6:40 [Heb. 25]). 2. A priest, the father of Pashhur (1Ch 9:12, Neh 11:12), same as Malchiah of … Continue reading “Malchijah”

Malchielites malki-el-ts (, malk’el): Descendants of Malchiel (Num 26:45). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Malchielite (Heb. Malkieli’, , patronymic from Maslchiel, used collectively; Sept. , Auth. Vers. Malchielites), a descendant of MALCHIEL (Num 26:45). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature