Strong's Lexicon Pelethi: Pelethites Original Word: פְלֵתִי Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַט (palat), meaning "to escape" or "to deliver." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Pelethi" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific term related to a group within the context of the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Pelethi" refers to a group of people who were part of King David's personal guard. They are often mentioned alongside the Cherethites, another group of elite soldiers. The Pelethites were likely mercenaries or foreign troops who served David loyally and played a significant role in his military campaigns. Cultural and Historical Background: The Pelethites, along with the Cherethites, were part of the elite forces that served under King David. These groups were likely composed of non-Israelite mercenaries, possibly of Philistine origin, who were integrated into David's army. Their presence highlights the diverse and multicultural nature of David's reign, as he united various groups under his leadership. The use of foreign troops was not uncommon in ancient Near Eastern monarchies, as they provided a reliable and professional military force. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Peleth Definition some of David's soldiers NASB Translation Pelethites (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּלֵתִי adjective, of a people from unknown proper name; only with article as collective noun with הַכְּרֵתִי (q. v.) of David's guard 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 15:18; 2 Samuel 20:7,23; 1 Kings 1:38,44; 1 Chronicles 18:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pelethites From the same form as Peleth; a courier (collectively) or official messenger -- Pelethites. see HEBREW Peleth Forms and Transliterations הַפְּלֵתִ֑י הַפְּלֵתִֽי׃ הפלתי הפלתי׃ וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֔י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֖י והפלתי hap·pə·lê·ṯî happeleTi happəlêṯî vehappeleTi wə·hap·pə·lê·ṯî wəhappəlêṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:18 HEB: יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע וְהַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וּבְנֵ֥י דָוִ֖ד NAS: was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's KJV: [was over] both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's INT: of Jehoiada the Cherethites and the Pelethites sons and David's 2 Samuel 15:18 2 Samuel 20:7 2 Samuel 20:23 1 Kings 1:38 1 Kings 1:44 1 Chronicles 18:17 7 Occurrences |
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