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Whereas you came but yesterday, should I this day make you go up and down with us, seeing I go where I may? return you, and take back your brothers; mercy and truth be with you.
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Selfless Leadership in Crisis
Commentators highlight David's remarkable character. Even while fleeing for his life, his primary concern is for the welfare of Ittai, a foreigner who had only recently joined him. David urges him to return to safety rather than endure hardship, demonstrating a generous and selfless spirit that prioritizes others even in personal crisis.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou camest but yesterday - Meaning, “You are not a native Israelite, but only a sojourner for a few years; therefore, there is no reason fo…
19th Century
Baptist
Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a strang…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whereas you came [but] yesterday From Gath, or from an expedition he and his men had been on:
sho…
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David determined to leave Jerusalem. He took this resolve as a penitent submitting to the rod. Before unrighteous Absalom, he could justify himself…
