Strong's Number H3774

Transliteration:

K@rethiy{ker-ay-thee'}

Word Origin:

probably from 3772 in the sense of executioner

Part of Speech:

adjective

Usage in the KJV:

Cherethites 10

Total: 10

Definition:

Cherethites = "executioners"

a group of foreign mercenary soldiers serving as a bodyguard for king David; also executioners
either Cretans or proto-Philistines (in general)