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David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones who were with him.

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Loyalty in Adversity

Commentators highlight the remarkable loyalty of Ittai, a foreigner and recent convert. He chose to follow David into exile, demonstrating a faithfulness that serves as a powerful model for believers. As Matthew Henry notes, Christians are called to 'cling to the Son of David with full purpose of heart,' remaining loyal to Jesus through all of life's trials.

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2 Samuel

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Samuel 15:22–26

19th Century

Preacher

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 a…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 15:22

17th Century

Pastor

And David said to Ittai, go, and pass over
It being his resolution to abide with him, he urged him no more to depart…

Matthew Henry

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…