2 Samuel 15:22 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →David accepts Ittai's pledge, and Ittai crosses over with all his men and their children.
What Does 2 Samuel 15:22 Mean?
Moved by such devotion, David relents and tells Ittai to go and pass over with him. So Ittai crosses the brook, and with him go all his men and all the little ones, their wives and children sharing the road into exile alongside the king they have chosen.
Loyalty here embraces whole families, who stake their futures on a king in flight. Ittai's choice is no fleeting emotion but a costly commitment that carries his household with it. Following the true King is never merely a private decision; it gathers up all we are and all we love. The little ones who pass over with Ittai remind us that faithfulness shapes generations, not just a single brave moment.
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What does 2 Samuel 15:22 mean?
David accepts Ittai's pledge, and Ittai crosses over with all his men and their children.