pel'-e-thits, pe'-leth-its (pelethi): A company of David's bodyguard, like the CHERETHITES (which see) (2 Sam 8:18; 15:18); probably a corrupt form of "Philistines."
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'PELETHITES'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.