# H4257 מַחֲלַת

מַחֲלַת (machălath), Strong’s H4257: 'Machalath', probably the title (initial word) of a popular song KJV: Mahalath.. Occurs 2 times.

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*machălath* — 'Machalath', probably the title (initial word) of a popular song

KJV: Mahalath.

Derived from [חָלָה châlâh](https://besorah.bible/word/H2470) (to be rubbed or worn)

Occurs 2 times.

## Brown–Driver–Briggs
- מַחֲלַת n.f. only in ψ titles; appar. a catchword in a song, giving name to tune

## Where it occurs
- [Psalms 53:1](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/53?v=1) — For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David.
- [Psalms 88:1](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/88?v=1) — A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Suffering of Affliction.” A…