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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Chronicles 18:17

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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the Cherethites and the Pelethites--who formed the royal bodyguard. The Cherethites were, most probably, those brave men who all along accompanied David while among the Philistines, and from that people derived their name (Sa1 30:14; Eze 25:16; Zep 2:5) as well as their skill in archery--while the Pelethites were those who joined him at Ziklag, took their name from Pelet, the chief man in the company (Ch1 12:3), and, being Benjamites, were expert in the use of the sling. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 19
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