(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.
ISRAELITE
Meaning of ISRAELITE in English
Smith's Bible English dictionary. Английский библейский словарь Смита. 2012