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Mahalath

Meaning: a lute; lyre

This is the name of 2 biblical women.

1. Mahalath, daughter of Ishmael

   also known as: Bashemath, Basemath

   This daughter of Ishmael (son of Abraham and Hagar) became the 3rd wife of Esau (Genesis 28:9). So this couple are first cousins. Her father is Esau’s uncle. Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Hagar. Esau is the son of Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah.

   Mahalath is also called Bashemath (aka Basemath) in Genesis 36:3.

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2. Mahalath, daughter of Jerimoth

   Her father Jerimoth is one of King David's sons.

   She became one of King Rehoboam's wives (2 Chronicles 11:18). Rehoboam is a son of King Solomon and Naamah.

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