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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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [absalom](../other/absalom.md) **·** [benaiah](../other/benaiah.md) **·** [david](../other/david.md) **·** [philistines](../other/philistines.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Zephaniah 02:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/zep/02/04)
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