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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 15:20
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 15:19–23
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:20
17th Century
Pastor
Whereas you came [but] yesterday
From Gath, or from an expedition he and his men had been on:
sho…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:13–23
17th Century
Minister
David determined to leave Jerusalem. He took this resolve as a penitent submitting to the rod. Before unrighteous Absalom, he could justify himself…