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.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 20:23 lists the same military units — Cherethites and Pelethites — that pursue Sheba in 20:7, confirming their role under David.

2 Samuel 20:11 shows one of Joab's men rallying support—these same 'Joab's men' from verse 7 continue the pursuit after Amasa's murder.

2 Samuel 8:16 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:16 establishes Joab as army commander — the same Joab who leads the pursuit in 20:7.

2 Samuel 8:18 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:18 identifies Benaiah as commander of the Cherethites and Pelethites — the same troops that go out in 20:7.

In 2 Samuel 15:18, the Cherethites and Pelethites also accompany David—these same loyal foreign mercenaries serve him in both rebellions.

In 1 Kings 1:38, the Cherethites and Pelethites support Solomon's coronation—the same royal bodyguard that pursued Sheba with Joab.

1 Kings 1:44 repeats the same group supporting Solomon—confirming the Cherethites and Pelethites remain loyal to David's chosen successor.

1 Chronicles 18:17 Historical context

1 Chronicles 18:17 reveals Benaiah was commander over the Cherethites and Pelethites—the very troops sent after Sheba in 2 Samuel 20:7.