◄ 6432. Pelethi ►
Strong's Lexicon Pelethi: Pelethites Original Word: פְלֵתִי Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Plethiy Pronunciation: peh-LAY-thee Phonetic Spelling: (pel-ay-thee') Definition: a courier, official messenger Meaning: The term "Pelethi" refers to a courier or official messenger, often associated with a group of elite troops or royal guards. 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 Concordance, as it is a specific term related to the Hebrew context of David's reign. However, the concept of couriers or messengers can be related to Greek terms such as ἄγγελος (angelos, Strong's Greek 32), meaning "messenger" or "angel," which conveys a similar function of delivering messages or serving in an official capacity. Usage: The word "Pelethi" is used in the context of describing a specific group of individuals who served as couriers or messengers, often in a military or royal setting. It is typically used in conjunction with "Cherethites," another group of elite troops or guards. Context: The term "Pelethi" appears in the Hebrew Bible as part of the designation for a group of elite troops or royal guards, often mentioned alongside the "Cherethites." These groups are frequently associated with King David's reign, serving as his personal bodyguards or as a special military unit. The "Pelethi" are mentioned in several passages, highlighting their role in the royal court and their loyalty to the king. In 2 Samuel 8:18, the text states, "Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests." This indicates the high status and importance of the Pelethi within the royal administration. Similarly, in 2 Samuel 20:7, the Pelethi are mentioned as part of the forces that pursued Sheba son of Bichri, demonstrating their active role in maintaining the king's authority and order. The Pelethi, along with the Cherethites, are often seen as foreign mercenaries or a specialized unit within the Israelite army, possibly of Philistine origin, given the etymological connection to the Philistines. Their presence in the biblical narrative underscores the diverse and complex nature of David's military and administrative organization. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 wəhappəlêṯî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: הַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְכָל־ הַפְּלֵתִ֑י וְכָֽל־ הַגִּתִּ֞ים NAS: all the Pelethites and all KJV: him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, INT: the Cherethites all the Pelethites and all the Gittites 2 Samuel 20:7 HEB: יוֹאָ֔ב וְהַכְּרֵתִ֥י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֖י וְכָל־ הַגִּבֹּרִ֑ים NAS: him, along with the Cherethites and the Pelethites and all KJV: and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: INT: Joab's the Cherethites and the Pelethites and all the mighty 2 Samuel 20:23 HEB: ק) וְעַל־ הַפְּלֵתִֽי׃ NAS: the Cherethites and the Pelethites; KJV: [was] over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: INT: captains was over and the Pelethites 1 Kings 1:38 HEB: יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע וְהַכְּרֵתִי֙ וְהַפְּלֵתִ֔י וַיַּרְכִּ֙בוּ֙ אֶת־ NAS: the Cherethites, and the Pelethites went down KJV: and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, INT: of Jehoiada captains and the Pelethites ride Solomon 1 Kings 1:44 HEB: יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע וְהַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וַיַּרְכִּ֣בוּ אֹת֔וֹ NAS: the Cherethites, and the Pelethites; and they have made him ride KJV: and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride INT: of Jehoiada the Cherethites and the Pelethites ride and 1 Chronicles 18:17 HEB: עַל־ הַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וּבְנֵי־ דָוִ֥יד NAS: the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons KJV: [was] over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons INT: over the Cherethites and the Pelethites and the sons of David 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6432 7 Occurrences hap·pə·lê·ṯî — 2 Occ. wə·hap·pə·lê·ṯî — 5 Occ.