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Israelite
(descendant of Israel). In (2 Samuel 17:25) Ithra, the father of Amasa, is called “an Israelite,” while in (1 Chronicles 2:17) he appears as “Jether the Ishmaelite.” The latter is undoubtedly the true reading.
In the Bible
33
Verses where Israelite is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Kings 20:15
So Ahab assembled the young officers of the district governors, and there were 232 men. And after them, he assembled the rest of the Israelite troops, 7,000 in all.
- 2 Chronicles 19:8
Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.
- 2 Samuel 1:3
“Where have you come from?” David asked. “I have escaped from the Israelite camp,” he replied.
- 2 Samuel 17:25
Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.
- Deuteronomy 24:7
If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.
- Deuteronomy 27:14
Then the Levites shall proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite:
+27 more verses naming Israelite.
Scripture on Israelite
26
Entries that reference Israelite
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Voices on Israelite
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.