(sick) the first husband of Ruth; son of Eiimelech and Naomi. (Ruth 1:2,5; 4:9,10) comp. 1Sam 17:12
same as Mahali ...
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Sickly, the elder of Elimelech the Bethlehemite's two sons by Naomi. He married Ruth and died childl...
Easton's Bible Dictionary