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# Cherethites #
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## Facts: ##
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The Cherethites were a people group who were probably part of the Philistines. Also written as "Kerethites."
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* The "Cherethites and Pelethites" were a special group of soldiers from King David's army who were especially devoted to him as his bodyguards.
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* Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, a member of David's administrative corps, was the leader of the Cherethites and Pelethites.
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* The Cherethites remained with David when he had to flee Jerusalem because of Absalom's revolt.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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2017-05-05 19:48:23 +00:00
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(See also: [[../other/absalom.md]], [[../other/benaiah.md]], [[../other/david.md]], [[../other/philistines.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Zephaniah 02:4-5](en/tn/zep/help/02/04)
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