Foreign mercenaries of the southern coast who served as David's elite bodyguard under Benaiah.
people group·6 Bible books·8 chapters·10 verse appearancesAlso known as: Cherethite, Pelethites, Pelethite
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A people of the southern coastal region, closely linked with the Philistines, from whom recruited an elite corps of foreign mercenaries. The Cherethites and Pelethites, under Benaiah son of , served as David's loyal bodyguard through 's revolt and Sheba's rebellion, and accompanied to his anointing. and later prophesy judgment against them alongside the Philistines.
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