2 Samuel 8:18

And Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada was ouer both the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and Dauids sonnes were chiefe rulers.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada `was over' the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.
- Basic English Bible

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
- Darby Bible

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
- Webster's Bible

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
- World English Bible

and Benaiah son of Jehoiada [is over] both the Cherethite and the Pelethite, and the sons of David have been ministers.
- Youngs Literal Bible

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 8:18

8:18 Cherethites, &c. - The Cherethites and Pelethites were undoubtedly soldiers, and such as were eminent for their valour and fidelity. Most probable they were the king's guards, which consisted of these two bands, who might be distinguished either by their several weapons, or by the differing time or manner of their service. They are supposed to be thus called either, first, from their office, which was upon the king's command to cut off or punish offenders, and to preserve the king's person, as their names in the Hebrew tongue may seem to imply. Or, secondly, from some country, or place to which they had relation. As for the Cherithites, it is certain they were ether a branch of the Philistines, or a people neighbouring to them, and so might the Pelethites be too, though that be not related in scripture. And these Israelites and soldiers of David might be so called, either because they went and lived with David when he dwelt in those parts or, for some notable exploit against, or victory over these people.