Carmelitess
LocationsGeographical Setting
A limestone mountain range in northern Israel extending along the Mediterranean coast, known for its strategic location and biblical associations.
What is the meaning of Carmelitess in the Bible?
A Carmelitess is a female inhabitant of Mount Carmel or a member of the Carmelite order. Mount Carmel is a coastal mountain range in northern Israel, famously associated with the prophet Elijah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Carmel as a specific geographical region in northern Israel provides essential context for understanding the social and political landscape of the Davidic narrative, particularly regarding the interactions between the Judean monarchy and local clans in the hill country.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.