2 Samuel 20:7
And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And there went out after him Joab's men,.... Who though he was removed from his post as general, yet might still have the command of a regiment:
and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites; over whom…
We have here Amasa's fall just as he began to rise. He was nephew to David (Sa2 17:25), had been Absalom's general and commander-in-chief of his rebellious army, but, that being routed, he came over…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the Cherethites, and the Pelethites See note on ch. 2Sa 8:18. the mighty men Or Gibbôrîm. See note on ch. 2Sa 15:18.
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