2 Samuel 8:18

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

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 20:23 repeats Benaiah's position over the Kerethites and Pelethites in a later administrative list, confirming continuity.

2 Samuel 23:20–23 Historical context

2 Samuel 23:20-23 recounts Benaiah's heroic exploits and that David put him in charge of his bodyguard, explaining his appointment.

2 Samuel 15:18 shows the Kerethites and Pelethites among David's followers during Absalom's rebellion, the same unit Benaiah commanded.

2 Samuel 20:7 again mentions the Kerethites and Pelethites as part of the force pursuing Sheba, consistent with their elite guard role.

1 Kings 1:44 Historical context

In 1 Kings 1:44, Benaiah and the Kerethites/Pelethites appear again, supporting Solomon's coronation, continuing their role as David's loyal forces.

1 Kings 2:34 Historical context

1 Kings 2:34 records Benaiah carrying out execution orders, building on his role here as commander of the Kerethites and Pelethites.

1 Kings 2:35 Historical context

1 Kings 2:35 shows Benaiah elevated to army commander, fulfilling the leadership role implied here over the Kerethites and Pelethites.

1 Chronicles 18:17 is the parallel account, confirming Benaiah's role over the Kerethites and Pelethites and noting David's sons as chief officials.

1 Kings 1:8 Parallel

1 Kings 1:8 lists Benaiah among those loyal to David—the same Benaiah appointed over the Kerethites and Pelethites here.

1 Kings 1:38 shows Benaiah and the Kerethites/Pelethites accompanying Solomon—continuing the role established here.

1 Chronicles 11:22 Historical context

1 Chronicles 11:22 expands on Benaiah's heroic deeds—same person introduced here as commander of the guard.

1 Samuel 30:14 Historical context

1 Samuel 30:14 identifies the Kerethites as a people living in the Negev, later recruited by David as his bodyguard.