Strong’s H2802

חֶרֶת

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Chereth

Pronunciation

keh-REH-thi

Definition

Cherethite

Meaning

Chereth, a thicket in Palestine

Usage

The term "Chereth" or "Cherethite" refers to a group of people who were part of King David's elite guard, often associated with the Philistines. They are frequently mentioned alongside the Pelethites, another group of David's guards. The Cherethites were known for their loyalty and military prowess.

Bible references

1 Samuel 22:5