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Israelite
Open directlySmith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(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.
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
IS'RAELITE, a member of Israel.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
IS'RAELITE, a member of Israel.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A descendant of Israel, or Jacob; a Hebrew; a Jew.