The Pelethites and Cherethites were famous under the reign of King David. They were the most valiant men in the army of that prince, and had the guard of his person. See Ezekiel xxxv. 16. Zephaniah ii. 5. 1 Sam. xxx. 14. 2 Samuel xv. 18. xx. 7. Patrick's Comm. Pool's Annot. and Delany's Hist. of the Life of David.