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Ittai

People & Groups • Old Testament
Ittai was a Gittite commander and loyal follower of David during Absalom’s rebellion. Another man named Ittai was a Benjamite among David’s mighty warriors.
Biblical Usage
The Gittite Ittai followed David when Absalom rebelled, refusing David’s advice to return to Jerusalem. David placed him over a division of the army alongside Joab and Abishai.
Scripture References
2 Samuel 23:29 2 Samuel 15:19-22 1 Samuel 23:13 1 Samuel 27:2 1 Samuel 30:9 1 Samuel 30:10 2 Samuel 18:2 2 Samuel 18:5 2 Samuel 18:12 2 Samuel 15:18 2 Samuel 15:19 1 Samuel 30:19 1 Samuel 30:20