Carmel (biblical settlement)
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This article is about the town from its earliest times until its settlement by the Arabs. For the more recent history of the town, see al-Karmil. For the nearby modern Israeli settlement named after the Biblical Carmel, see Carmel, Har Hebron. For other uses, see Carmel.
Carmel was an ancient Israelite town in Judea, lying about 11.2 kilometres (7.0 mi) from Hebron, on the southeastern frontier of Mount Hebron.[1][2] According to the Bible, Saul erected a victory monument in Carmel to memorialize his triumph over Amalek.[3]
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Carmel
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Village | |
Coordinates: 31°25′25″N 35°07′59″E | |
Region | West Bank |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Government | |
• Council | Har Hevron (Mount Hebron) Regional Council |
Time zone | UTC+2 (IST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (IDT) |
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The site is generally identified with the Arab village of al-Karmil.[3]