Bible Dictionary
SCURVY
Scurvy originally referred broadly to a scaly skin condition that could be scraped away, such as dandruff. The biblical source also discusses Gareb as a hill near Jerusalem and as the name of one of David’s warriors.
Biblical Usage
The biblical material associated with the entry names Gareb as a hill near Jerusalem and as one of David’s warriors. The supplied text does not connect the skin condition itself with a specific biblical passage.