Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cherethites And Pelethites CHERETHITES AND PELETHITES.These were mercenary soldiers, who probably began to attach themselves to David whilst he was an outlaw (2Sa 22:2 etc.), and subsequently became the kings bodyguard and the nucleus of his army (2Sa 8:18; 2Sa 15:18; 2Sa 20:7; 2Sa 20:23, 1Ki 1:38; 1Ki 1:44, 1Ch 18:17). Benaiah, whom Josephus calls … Continue reading “Cherethites and Pelethites”

CHERETHITES The Cherethites and Pelethites were people who lived among the Philistines and who, like the Philistines, probably came originally from Crete (1Sa 30:14; Eze 25:16; Zep 2:5; see PHILISTIA). They were such good soldiers that David, upon conquering the Philistines, used them to form his personal bodyguard, under the command of the tough Benaiah … Continue reading “Cherethites”

Cherethite (Heb. Kerethi, ) occurs alone only in 1. Samuel 30:14 (A. V. “Cherethites”), where the people so designated are meant. SEE CHERETHIM. The word is elsewhere, and always in the same form, found only in the formula, “THE CHERETHITES AND THE PELETHITES” ( , without the final of the plural; Sept. , but v. … Continue reading “Cherethite”

Cherethims, Cherethites [Chere’thims, Chere’thites] 1. Inhabitants of the southern parts of Philistia. 1Sa 30:14; Eze 25:16; Zep 2:5. In the last two passages, the LXX read ‘Cretans.’ It is supposed that they were people from Crete, who had settled on the coast of Palestine. 2. Body-guard of David and officers sent to do service, doubtless … Continue reading “Cherethims, Cherethites”

Cherethims Cherethims or Cherethites. David’s body guard, along with the Pelethites. (See PELETHITES.) (2Sa 8:18; 2Sa 15:18; 2Sa 20:7; 2Sa 20:23; 1Ki 1:38; 1Ki 1:44; 1Ch 18:17). Saul had “footmen” (runners) as his guard (1Sa 22:17); so Rehoboam (1Ki 14:27-28). Couriers afterward took their place. The Cherethites and Pelethites were called out from attending the … Continue reading “Cherethims”

Cherethim (Hebrews Kerethim, , the regular plural of Cherethite), occurs in this form only in Eze 25:16; Zep 2:5, in the former of which passages it is rendered “Cherethims,” and in the latter “Cherethites.” The only other passage where the Cherethites are mentioned singly (although in a slightly different form in the original) is 1Sa … Continue reading “Cherethim”

Cherem The vow thus called in Hebrew (), “the accursed thing,” is nowhere enjoined by Moses, nor does he specify by what solemnities or expressions it was distinguished from other vows, but takes it for granted all this was then well known. The species of cherem with which we are most familiar was the previous … Continue reading “Cherem”

Chereitu in Lamaism, is the strong, inaccessible fort, built in a rocky chasm of the mountain Summer Alu. by the spirit Erkitu Rachu one of the four rulers of the evil daemons (assurs). It is not to be reached, on account of its depth, by the spirit of light, and the evil spirit uses it … Continue reading “Chereitu”

Chereau, Jacques a French engraver, brother and scholar of the foregoing, was born at Blois in 1694. The following are his principal religious works: The Holy Family; The Virgin with the Infant Jesus and St. John;, David with the Head of Goliath, Christ Washing the Feet: of. the Apostles; The Descent from the Cross; He … Continue reading “Chereau, Jacques”

Chereau, Francois a French engraver, was born at Blois. in 1680, studied under Pierre Duret and Gerard Audran, was admitted to the French Academy in 1718, became engraver to the king, and died at Paris April 15, 1729.’ Among his numerous works, two of the best are, St. John in the Desert, after Raphael; and … Continue reading “Chereau, Francois”