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.
And David said to Ittai, 'Go and cross over with us.' So Ittai the Gittite crossed over, along with all his men and all the children who were with him.
David accepts Ittai's loyalty, and this foreign warrior crosses the Jordan with David, bringing his soldiers and their families along in exile.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is fleeing Jerusalem due to a rebellion led by his son Absalom, who has turned many people against him and forced David to escape for his safety. Ittai the Gittite, a foreigner from Gath who had recently joined David's forces, demonstrates remarkable loyalty by choosing to accompany David despite the danger. This moment highlights themes of faithfulness and allegiance during a time of political upheaval in ancient Israel.
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