Ittai

About Ittai Written by AI

Ittai is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:29 as one of King David's mighty men. He is described as being from Gibeah of Benjamin, indicating that he was a Benjamite warrior who joined David's army. The mighty men were a group of skilled and loyal soldiers who served David throughout his reign. Ittai's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a valiant and distinguished warrior who demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess in service to King David.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Ittai, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Near; timely; or, with the Lord. (1.) A Benjamite, one of David’s thirty heroes (2 Sam. 23:29).

(2.) A native of Gath, a Philistine, who had apparently the command of the six hundred heroes who formed David’s band during his wanderings (2 Sam. 15:19-22; comp. 1 Sam. 23:13; 27:2; 30:9, 10). He is afterwards with David at Mahanaim, holding in the army equal rank with Joab and Abishai (2 Sam. 18:2, 5, 12). He then passes from view.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.