Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mahanehdan [Ma’haneh-dan] ‘The camp of Dan,’ the place where six hundred men of Dan encamped ‘behind’ Kirjath-jearim on their march towards Laish. Jdg 18:12: cf. Jdg 13:25. Identified with Wady el Mutluk , 31 46′ N, 35 E. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Mahaneh-dan (Heb. Machaneh’-Dan, , camp of Dan; Septuag. , Vulg. Casitre Dan), a name given to a spot west of Kirjath-jearim, in consequence of its having been the encampment of the party of Danites on their way to capture Laish (Jdg 18:12). Mr. Williams suggests a site called Beit Mahanem, on the north side of … Continue reading “Mahaneh-dan”

MAHANAIM Two hosts, a place so named because a host of angels here met the host of Jacob, on his return from Padan-aram, Gen 32:1-2 . It lay north of the Jabbok and near Penuel, and afterwards became a Levitical city in the tribe of Gad, Jos 21:38 . It was apparently a town of … Continue reading “Mahanaim”

Mahan, Milo, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Suffolk, Virginia, May 24, 1819. He was educated at St. Paul’s College, Flushing, N.Y.; entered the ministry in 1845; in 1851 became professor of ecclesiastical history in the General Theological Seminary, New York city; in 1864 removed to Baltimore, Md., as rector of St. Paul’s … Continue reading “Mahan, Milo, D.D”

Mahan, Asa, D.D., LL.D a Congregational minister, was born in Verilon, N.Y., November 9, 1799; graduated from Hamilton College in 1824, and from Andover Theological Seminary, in 1827, was a pastor until 1835, when he became president of Oberlin College (1835-50); president and professor of mental and moral philosophy in Cleveland University, 1850-54; was pastor … Continue reading “Mahan, Asa, D.D., LL.D”

Mahali (Exo 6:19). SEE MAHLI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Mahali maha-l. See MAHLI. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Mahali [Mah’ali] See MAHLI. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Mahali Ma’hali. (sick). Mah’li, the son of Merari. Exo 6:19. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Mahalath Maschil occurs in the title of Psalms 53, and MA’HALATH LEAN’NOTH MAS’CHIL in the title of Psalms 88. For these latter names, see each in its alphabetical order. The term MAHALATH (Heb. Machalath’, , Sept. ,Vulg. Maeleth, Maheleth) is thought by Gesenius (Thesaur. Heb. p. 476) to be for , from , to be … Continue reading “Mahalath Maschil”

Mahalath Leannoth Maschil This word leannoth See ms to point to some kind of instrument unknown (Ps. 88, title). The whole phrase has by others been rendered, “On the sickness of affliction: a lesson;” or, “Concerning afflictive sickness: a didactic psalm.” Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Mahalath Leannoth MAHALATH LEANNOTH.See Psalms, p. 772a. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Mahalath Leannoth [Mah’alath Lean’noth] This occurs in the title of Psa 88. The psalm is very solemn, and these words are supposed to appoint it to be sung to a mournful strain. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

MAHALATH In the title of Psa 53:1 ; 88:1, is conjectured to refer to the tune or the instrument used in chanting these Psalms; or a Gengstenberg and Alexander suggest, the spiritual malady which they lament. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Mahalath (Heb. Machcalath’, , a lute, otherwise the title of a song) the … Continue reading “Mahalath”