Bible dictionary

Garmite

Garmite is a name used for Keilah in 1 Chronicles 4:19. The word means “bony.” It seems to suggest strength. The same Hebrew word is used in Job 40:18 and Proverbs 25:15.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)The classic article on this subject
Garmite: family, places and timelineEvery verse that mentions Garmite, with family links

Adapted by Mission Mutual (Aquifer Open Bible Dictionary) from Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary © 2023 Tyndale House Publishers. CC BY-SA 4.0. About the sources