Macalon
TextsWhat is the meaning of Macalon in the Bible?
Macalon is a textual variant found in Ezra 2:27, resulting from scribal confusion between the Hebrew letters for Michmas and Macalon during the transmission of the list of returning exiles.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this scribal error allows readers to accurately identify the hometowns of the returned Jewish community, ensuring that genealogical records in Ezra reflect the original historical data rather than later copying mistakes.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Macalon functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Macalon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Macalon clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:27
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Macalon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/macalon/