Lexical Definition

‎פְּלֵתִי‎ Pᵉlêthîy (pel-ay-thee') Pelethite ^N:N--TG
from the same form as ‎פֶּלֶת‎

Pelethites.

• § Pelethites = "couriers"
• a courier (collectively) or official messenger

1) a collective name for the guardsmen of David
1a) probably descendants of an unknown person, perhaps Philistine mercenaries

Extended Information

• Someone descended from Pelath, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.18

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎פְּלֵתִי‎ adjective, of a people from unknown proper name; only with article as collective noun with ‎הַכְּרֵתִי‎ (q. v.) of David's guard 2Sam 8:18; 2Sam 15:18; 2Sam 20:7; 2Sam 20:23; 1Kgs 1:38; 1Kgs 1:44; 1Chr 18:17.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Group • David's warriors • Elite military unit loyal to King David

People from Pelath(?)

The Pelethites, along with the Cherethites, were an elite military unit loyal to King David.

• People from Pelath(?), first mentioned at 2Sa.8.18;
• only referred to as Pelethites פְּלֵתִי.

The Pelethites were an elite military unit that served as part of King David's personal guard and army, often mentioned alongside the Cherethites (2 Samuel 8:18; 15:18; 20:7,23; 1 Kings 1:38,44; 1 Chronicles 18:17). They were known for their loyalty to David and played a significant role in supporting him during his reign. The Pelethites and Cherethites were likely foreign mercenaries, possibly of Philistine origin, who had pledged their allegiance to David. They were involved in key events, such as helping David quell Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 15:18) and supporting Solomon's claim to the throne (1 Kings 1:38,44). The presence of these elite warriors demonstrates David's military strength and the diversity of his army.

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