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# Kerethites
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## Facts:
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The Kerethites were a people group who were probably part of the Philistines. Some versions write this name as "Cherethites."
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* The "Kerethites 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 Kerethites and Pelethites.
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* The Kerethites remained with David when he had to flee Jerusalem because of Absalom's revolt.
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2019-06-12 19:12:24 +00:00
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(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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(See also: [Absalom](../names/absalom.md), [Benaiah](../names/benaiah.md), [David](../names/david.md), [Philistines](../names/philistines.md))
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## Bible References:
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2018-05-08 08:53:16 +00:00
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* [Zephaniah 02:05](rc://en/tn/help/zep/02/05)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H3774
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2020-06-12 20:43:03 +00:00
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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Kerethites
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