Old Testament
Ittai
A Gittite commander who demonstrated unwavering loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion.
Ittai the Gittite was a Philistine exile who pledged his life to King David when the king fled Jerusalem. His steadfast commitment during the rebellion of Absalom serves as a notable example of covenant loyalty from a foreigner. He is later listed among David's elite warriors, known as the Thirty.
In the text
- Verses
- 8
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 15:19
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 11:31
Where Ittai appears
8 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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