Carmelite

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

⇒Bible concordance for CARMEL.

⇒Definition of carmelite

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.