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Carmelite

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Hebrews Karmeli', כִּרְמְלִי ), the designation of Nabal (Sept. Καρμηλιος, 1 Samuel 27:3; 1 Samuel 30:5; 2 Samuel 2:2) and his wife Abigail (Sept. Καρμηλία, A. V. "Carmelitess," 2 Samuel 3:3; 1 Chronicles 3:1); as also of one of David's warriors, Hezrai (Sept. Καρμήλιος, 2 Samuel 23:35) or Hezro (Sept. Καρμωδί, 1 Chronicles 11:37); doubtless as being inhabitants of CARMEL (See CARMEL) (q.v.) in Judah (Joshua 15:55).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Carmelite'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/carmelite.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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