MAHLI, MAHLITES mä’ lī, mä’ lītes (מַחְלִ֣י, LXX Μοολει, Μοολ(λ, G3274) ι, Μοολλει, meaning uncertain; perhaps has some relationship with the root which means grace or beauty). A masculine name in the tribe of Levi.

1. The son of Merari, the third son of Levi (Exod 6:19; Num 3:19; 1 Chron 6:19, 29; 23:21; 24:26, 28; Ezra 8:18). His offspring are called Mahlites (Num 3:33 and 26:58). They with their brothers, the Mushites, were responsible for carrying the frames of the Tabernacle with its bars, pillars, bases and all the accessories attached to these things (Num 4:31-33).

2. The son of Mushi, the grandson of Merari also bore the name Mahli (1 Chron 6:47; 23:23; 24:30).