5 Bible Verses About Ittai

And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

2 Samuel 15:21KJV

And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.

2 Samuel 15:22KJV

And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.

2 Samuel 18:2KJV

And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:5KJV

And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:12KJV

Consider Ittai, the Gittite, whose unexpected allegiance profoundly marks the sacred text. In a moment of grave peril, this foreigner, recently arrived, displayed a steadfast devotion that shamed many born within the kingdom. His resolute decision to follow David, come what may, highlights the transformative power of true loyalty, a bond forged not by birthright but by voluntary commitment. David's immediate trust and elevation of Ittai speak volumes about recognizing virtue wherever it resides. This brief account urges us to reflect on the nature of our own attachments and the depth of our faithfulness when circumstances turn dire. Ittai stands as an enduring example: that the most vital commitments are often those freely chosen in the face of uncertainty.