Strong’s H3774

כְּרֵתִי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Krethiy

Pronunciation

keh-reh-TEE

Definition

Kerethites

Meaning

a Kerethite, life-guardsman

Usage

The term "Kerethi" refers to a group of people known as the Kerethites. They are often mentioned alongside the Pelethites and are recognized as part of King David's elite guard. The Kerethites were likely a foreign group, possibly of Philistine origin, who served as mercenaries or royal bodyguards in Israel.

Bible references

1 Samuel 30:14;2 Samuel 8:18;2 Samuel 15:18;2 Samuel 20:7;1 Kings 1:44;1 Chronicles 18:17;Ezekiel 25:16;Zephaniah 2:5