MAHALALEL. 1. Son of Kenan and great-grandson of Seth ( Genesis 5:12-13; Genesis 5:15-17 [P [Note: Priestly Narrative.] ] = 1 Chronicles 1:2 , Luke 3:37 Mahalaleel ); = Mehujael in J [Note: Jahwist.] ’s list ( Genesis 4:18 ). 2. The son of Perez, who dwelt at Jerusalem after the Captivity ( Nehemiah 11:4 ).