H3774

Krethiy

ker-ay-thee'

Adjective

probably from H3772 in the sense of executioner; a Kerethite or life-guardsman (compare H2876) (only collectively in the singular as plural):--Cherethims, Cherethites.

Cherethites = "executioners"

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