MahalaleelEaston's DictionaryPraise of God. (1.) The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Gen. 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37).(2.) Neh. 11:4, a descendant of Perez.Smith's Dictionary(praise of God). The fourth in descent from Adam, according to the Sethite genealogy, and son of Cainan. (Genesis 6:12,13,15-17; 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37) Revised Version. A descendant of Perez or Pharez the son of Judah. (Nehemiah 11:4)