Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(vine dresser). (1) Progenitor of the Carmites (Gen. 46:9; Ex. 6:14; Num. 26:6; 1 Chron. 5:3). (2) Father of Achan (Josh. 7:1,18; 1 Chron. 2:7).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Father of Achan, a descendant of Judah (Josh. 7:1,18; 1 Chron. 2:7; 1 Chron. 4:1).
2. Son of Reuben and progenitor of the family of the CARMITES (Gen. 46:9; Ex. 6:14; Num. 26:6; 1 Chron. 5:3).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
patronymically from 3756; a Karmite or descendant of Karmi
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
patronymic of Carmi
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A family of Reuben, descended from Carmi, Num. 26:6.