Translations
Modern
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Traditional
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Literal
Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Latin
Ethai filius Ribai de Gabaath filiorum Benjamin, Banaia Pharatonites,
Original
Hebrew
English
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Notes
This story about David's mighty warriors shows that Israel's best and bravest men supported him, along with all of Israel (compare 2 Samuel 23:8–39).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Benaiah: A Pirathonite, one of David's mighty warriors Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Ittai: One of David's mighty men Ribai: Father of Ittai, one of David's mighty men
Places
Gibeah: A city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities Pirathon: A town in Ephraim, home of several notable Israelites
Glossary
Benaiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Ithai Ittai Pelonite Pirathon Ribai
Topics
Benaiah: An Ephraimite, and Distinguished Warrior Ithai: One of David's Valiant Men Ittai: A Chief of David Pirathon: Men of Ribai: Father of Ittai