The meaning of “אִתַּי”
Understanding ʼIttay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or אִיתַי ʼÎythay (ee-thah'ee); from אֵת; near Ithai, Ittai. - § Ittai or Ithai = "with me" - Ittai or Ithai, the name o...
אִתַּי
or אִיתַי ʼÎythay (ee-thah'ee); from אֵת; near Ithai, Ittai. - § Ittai or Ithai = "with me" - Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite 1) a Gittite commander from Gath in David's army 2) one of David's 30 mighty warriors, a Benjamite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 18:2 | “And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.” Word: אִתַּי (ʼIttay) | |
| 1 Chronicles 11:31 | “Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,” Word: אִתַּי (ʼIttay) |