israelite Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
israelite in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(descendant of Israel). In #2Sa 17:25| Ithra, the father of Amasa, is called "an Israelite," while in #1Ch 2:17| he appears as "Jether the Ishmaelite." The latter is undoubtedly the true reading.
israelite in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
IS'RAELITE , a member of Israel.
israelite in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
(See ISRAEL.).