Thematic Bible: Ittai


Thematic Bible



The king asked Ittai from Gath: Why should you go with us? Go back, and stay with King Absalom. You are a foreigner, an exile from your homeland.

David assigned a third of the troops under Joab's command. He put another third under Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah. Then he placed the last third under Ittai from Gath. I am going into battle with you, the king said to the troops. Verse ConceptsFractions, One ThirdFighting TogetherDividing Into Three Groups

The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake. All the troops heard him give the commanders this order regarding Absalom. Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders

The king asked Ittai from Gath: Why should you go with us? Go back, and stay with King Absalom. You are a foreigner, an exile from your homeland. In fact you came to us just yesterday. Should I make you wander around with me when I do not even know where I am going? Go back and take your countrymen with you. May Jehovah always show you kindness. Ittai answered: Your Majesty, I swear to you in the name of Jehovah that I will always go with you wherever you go, even if it means death. read more.
David answered: That is fine. March on! So Ittai went on with all his men and their dependents.

David assigned a third of the troops under Joab's command. He put another third under Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah. Then he placed the last third under Ittai from Gath. I am going into battle with you, the king said to the troops. Verse ConceptsFractions, One ThirdFighting TogetherDividing Into Three Groups

Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

Ittai answered: Your Majesty, I swear to you in the name of Jehovah that I will always go with you wherever you go, even if it means death. Verse ConceptsLoyaltyServants, GoodFriendship, Examples OfCompanionshipLife And Death