Maelus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Maelus in the Bible?
Ma-elus is one of the individuals listed in 1 Esdras 9:26 who, at Ezra's request, divorced his foreign wife, corresponding to the figure named Mijamin in the canonical parallel account of Ezra 10:25.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ma-elus as the equivalent of Mijamin helps readers reconcile textual variations between the canonical Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint-based 1 Esdras, illustrating the specific historical context of post-exilic community boundaries and marital regulations.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Maelus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Maelus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Maelus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:25
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
"Maelus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/maelus/