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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Cherethims (A military group in the Old Testament)
David's bodyguard, with the Pelethites, under Benaiah's command. They were tied closely to the Philistines and likely came from Crete.
First, in plain English
David's bodyguard, with the Pelethites, under Benaiah's command. They were tied closely to the Philistines and likely came from Crete.
Who this is
The Cherethites were a group closely associated with the Philistines, likely originally from Crete, and along with the Pelethites they formed David's personal bodyguard under the command of Benaiah.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
H3774
Where it appears
- 2 Samuel 8:18
- 2 Samuel 15:18
- 2 Samuel 20:7
- 2 Samuel 20:23
- 1 Kings 1:38
- 1 Kings 1:44
- 1 Chronicles 18:17
