Mashal
LocationsGeographical Setting
Mashal is a Levitical city assigned to the Kohathite clan, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:74 as a variant reading for Mishal.
What is the meaning of Mashal in the Bible?
Mashal appears in 1 Chronicles 6:74 as a Levitical city, likely representing a textual variant of Mishal, the exact location of which remains unidentified in modern geography.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the textual variation between Mashal and Mishal aids in accurately tracing the territorial distribution of the Levitical cities and clarifying the historical record of the Kohathite clan's inheritance.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Mashal held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mashal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mashal clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 6:74
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
"Mashal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mashal/