1 Chronicles 18:17 meaning and explanation

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.

1 Chronicles 18:17, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse closes a chapter describing David's victories and the men who served him. Benaiah commanded the Cherethites and Pelethites, foreign troops who served as the king's personal guard and stood loyal to David through his later troubles.

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