Then David said to Ittai, “Go and cross over the brook Kidron.” So Ittai the Gittite crossed over with all his men and all the little ones who were with him.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB “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.
- NKJV So David said to Ittai, “Go, and cross over.” Then Ittai the Gittite and all his men and all the little ones who were with him crossed over.
- NLT David replied, “All right, come with us.” So Ittai and all his men and their families went along.
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Quick answer
David accepts Ittai's pledge, and Ittai and all his people cross over. The faithful foreigner joins David's exile.
Overview
David consents, and Ittai, his men, and their families pass over with the king. Their inclusion shows that loyalty, not bloodline, marks David's true followers. The picture of Gentiles crossing over to share the king's fortunes foreshadows the gathering of all nations to the greater Son of David.
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