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Cherethites

Facts:

The Cherethites were a people group who were probably part of the Philistines. Also written as "Kerethites."

  • The "Cherethites and Pelethites" were a special group of soldiers from King David's army who were especially devoted to him as his bodyguards.
  • Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, a member of David's administrative corps, was the leader of the Cherethites and Pelethites.
  • The Cherethites remained with David when he had to flee Jerusalem because of Absalom's revolt.

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(See also: Absalom, Benaiah, David, Philistines)

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