Mahalalel

Born: c. 3609 BC (Traditional Ussher timeline; biblical dates vary depending on the genealogical manuscript used)

Died: c. 2714 BC (895 years)

Parents: Kenan (father); mother unnamed

Children: Jared (named son); other unnamed sons and daughters

Spouse(s): Unnamed in the biblical text

Overview:

Mahalalel’s name translates from Hebrew as “Praise of God” or “Blessed God”. Born when his father Kenan was 70 years old, Mahalalel fathered Jared at age 65 and lived for another 830 years.