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Rachal

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HEBREW / ARAMAIC · H7403

רָכָל

ra.khal — Racal

Rachal = "trade" a town in southern Judah to which David sent presents Another name of kar.mel (כַּרְמֶל "Carmel" H3760G)

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Historical dictionary entry

Traffic, a town in the tribe of Judah, to which David sent presents from the spoils of his enemies (1 Sam. 30:29).

Scripture references

Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897). Historical dictionary wording reflects the scholarship and language of its era.

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