Smith's Bible Dictionary Cherethim(axe-men), (Ezekiel 25:16) same as CHERETHITES. Easton's Bible Dictionary (Ezek. 25:16), more frequently Cherethites, the inhabitants of Southern Philistia, the Philistines (Zephaniah 2:5). The Cherethites and the Pelethites were David's life-guards (1 Samuel 30:14; 2 Samuel 8:18; 20:7, 23; 23:23). This name is by some interpreted as meaning "Cretans," and by others "executioners," who were ready to execute the king's sentence of death (Genesis 37:36, marg.; 1 Kings 2:25). Thesaurus Cherethim (1 Occurrence)... Genesis 37:36, marg.; 1 Kings 2:25). Multi-Version Concordance Cherethim (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 25:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord ... /c/cherethim.htm - 7k Philistines (224 Occurrences) Cheran (2 Occurrences) Cher'ethites (10 Occurrences) Cherethims (1 Occurrence) Seacoast (7 Occurrences) Haven (8 Occurrences) Stretching (84 Occurrences) Remaining (87 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Cherethim (1 Occurrence)Ezekiel 25:16 Subtopics Related Terms |