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Calebite — /kay leuh buyt /, n. 1. a member of a tribe descended from Caleb. adj. 2. of or pertaining to the Calebites. [CALEB + ITE1] * * * … Universalium
calebite — ˈkāləˌbīt noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Caleb fl ab 1200 B.C. Israelite who participated in the conquest of Canaan + English ite : a member of a clan that traces its descent to the biblical Caleb and was once a part of the tribe … Useful english dictionary
CALEB, CALEBITES — (Heb. ). Caleb, representing the tribe of Judah, was one of the spies sent by Moses to reconnoiter the land of Canaan. Only he and joshua son of Nun were of the opinion that the Israelites should attempt to invade Canaan immediately. The people,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Nabal — For other uses, see Nabal (disambiguation). According to the 1st Book of Samuel Chapter 25, Nabal (נבל), was a rich Calebite[1] who was also described as being harsh and surly. David (who was not yet king) and his band of men who had been… … Wikipedia
Nabal (disambiguation) — Nabal was a rich Calebite, according to the 1st Book of Samuel Chapter 25. Nabal may also refer to: Nabal (Handel), an oratorio by George Frideric Handel Nabal (instrument), a long, straight brass horn This disambiguation page lists articles… … Wikipedia
Nabal — Nabalism, n. Nabalite, n. Nabalitic /nay beuh lit ik/, adj. /nay beuhl/, n. a wealthy Calebite, husband of Abigail, who refused rightful tribute to King David for protecting Nabal s flocks. I Sam. 25. * * * … Universalium
Caleb — • Six people with this name are described Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Caleb Caleb † … Catholic encyclopedia
ACHSAH — (Heb. עַכְסָה; probably anklet, cf. Isa. 3:18), the daughter of caleb , the son of Jephunneh. Achsah s father announced that he would give her in marriage to the man who would capture Kiriath Sepher (later called debir ; modern Tell Beit Mirsim) … Encyclopedia of Judaism
CARMEL — (Heb. כַּרְמֶל), city in the territory of Judah. It is mentioned in connection with the fateful meeting between Samuel and Saul after the war against the Amalekites (I Sam. 15:12). Carmel belonged to Nabal, the Calebite, who raised sheep and held … Encyclopedia of Judaism
EPHRATH — (Heb. אֶפְרָת), an additional name for bethlehem of Judah: Ephrath – the same is Bethlehem (Gen. 35:19; 48:7; LXX, Josh. 15:59b; cf. Micah 5:1). In the genealogical tables in the Bible, which provide information on the distribution of the clans… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
