2Sa 8:18 | JFB | STEP | 18. Cherethites —that is, Philistines ( ). Pelethites —from Pelet ( ). They were the valiant men who, having accompanied David during his exile among the Philistines, were made his bodyguard.

2 Samuel 8:18

18. Cherethites—that is, Philistines (Zep 2:5).

Pelethites—from Pelet (1Ch 12:3). They were the valiant men who, having accompanied David during his exile among the Philistines, were made his bodyguard.