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David's Elite Bodyguard
The Cherethites and the Pelethites, commanded by the hero Benaiah, were David's most trusted soldiers, forming his personal bodyguard. Scholars debate their exact origin—whether they were foreign mercenaries or elite Israelite warriors—but all agree they were a loyal, formidable force central to the king's security.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 8:16–18
18th Century
Theologian
For a similar account of the officers of Solomon’s kingdom, see 1 Kings 4:1–6, where Jehoshaphat is still the recorder, and Benaiah is …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:18
19th Century
Bishop
The Cherethites and the Pelethites. —These bodies of men, mentioned here for the first time, afterwards appear frequently, constit…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over both the
Cherethites and Pelethites
These,…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 8:15–18
17th Century
Minister
David neither committed wrong, nor denied or delayed justice to anyone. This speaks of his diligent commitment to his duties, and also his readines…