Bible Dictionary
CARMELITESS
Carmelitess was the designation given to Abigail, the wife of Nabal and later of David, because she came from Carmel in Judah.
Definition
Carmelitess was the designation of Abigail because she was a native of Carmel in Judah. Abigail was the wife of Nabal and subsequently the wife of David.
Biblical Usage
The term is applied only to Abigail in the cited biblical usage. It identifies her origin from Carmel and occurs in connection with her relationship to Nabal and David.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kar'-mel-it-es, kar-mel-i'-tes (karmelith; Karmelia): A name applied only to Abigail, the wife of Nabal, and subsequently of David, a native of Carmel in Judah (1Sa 27:3; 1Ch 3:1).</p>