Bible Dictionary
CARMELITE
A Carmelite was a native or inhabitant of Carmel in Judah. The term describes Nabal, Abigail’s first husband, and Hezro, one of David’s mighty men.
Definition
A Carmelite was a native or inhabitant of Carmel in Judah. The term was applied to Nabal and to Hezro, one of David’s mighty men.
Biblical Usage
Nabal, Abigail’s husband, is called a Carmelite, and Hezro is likewise identified by the term. The designation indicates their connection with the Judean Carmel.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kar'-mel-it (karmeli; Karmelios, Karmelites): A native of the Judean Carmel. Those who are thus named are Nabal, the husband of Abigail (1Sa 30:5, etc.), and Hezro (the King James Version Hezrai), one of David's mighty men (2Sa 23:35). In 2Sa 3:3 Septuagint reads tes Abigaias tes Karmelias, "of Abigail the Carmelitess" (1Sa 27:3; 1Ch 3:1).</p><p>See following article, CARMELITESS.</p>