Who was Carmi in the Bible?

The name of two Old Testament Israelites

a. Son of Reuben

Carmi was the son of Reuben, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel). Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob and Leah, making him an important figure in the history of the Israelite people. Carmi had three brothers: Pallu, Hezron, and Hanoch, who are also mentioned in the same passage. Carmi’s descendants are further mentioned in Exodus 6:14 and Numbers 26:6.

b. Father of Achan

Joshua 7:1 and 18 mention Carmi as the father of Achan, who famously deceived Joshua after the battle of Jericho.