2 Samuel 15:22

David Flees Jerusalem · 2 Samuel 15:13–29
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Translations

Modern
“March on then,” said David to Ittai. So Ittai the Gittite marched past with all his men and all the little ones who were with him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And David said to Ittai, “Go and pass over.” And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little children who were with him.
Latin
Et ait David Ethai: Veni, et transi. Et transivit Ethai Gethæus, et omnes viri qui cum eo erant, et reliqua multitudo.

Original

Hebrew
English
“March on then,” said David to Ittai. So Ittai the Gittite marched past with all his men and all the little ones who were with him.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David

Events

Parallels

Psalm 3:1–8

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Ittai: Gittite commander who remained loyal to David

Places

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David

Glossary

Absalom David Gilead (Place) Ittai Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Proverbs, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare

Topics

David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem Gath: Band of Gittites, Attached to David Ittai: Supports David Against Absalom