Original Word: אִתַּי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ittay
Pronunciation: it-tah'-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (it-tah'ee)
Definition: Ittai
Meaning: Ittai, Ithai

Ithai, Ittai

Or tiythay {ee-thah'ee}; from 'eth; near; Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite -- Ithai, Ittai.

see HEBREW 'eth

אִתַּי proper name, masculine (perhaps from אֵת with = companionable) —

1 one of David's captains, a native of Gath 2 Samuel 15:19,21,22 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 18:2,5,12.

2 one of David's 30 mighty men, a Benjamite 2 Samuel 23:29 (in 1 Chronicles 11:31 אִתַי).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word עִתִּי (itti), meaning "with me" or "near me."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ittai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The name Ittai appears in the context of a loyal and valiant warrior who served King David. It is used to describe a person of notable fidelity and courage.

Context: Ittai the Gittite is a prominent figure in the narrative of King David's reign, particularly during the rebellion of Absalom. He is introduced in 2 Samuel 15:19-22, where he demonstrates unwavering loyalty to David. Despite being a foreigner from Gath, Ittai pledges his allegiance to the king, choosing to accompany David into exile rather than remain in Jerusalem. His declaration of fidelity is recorded in 2 Samuel 15:21 (BSB): "But Ittai replied to the king, 'As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether in death or life, there will your servant be!'" This act of loyalty earns him a place of trust and command within David's forces. Ittai's leadership is further highlighted in 2 Samuel 18:2, where he is appointed as one of the commanders over a third of David's army during the battle against Absalom's forces. His story exemplifies themes of loyalty, courage, and the inclusion of foreigners in God's unfolding plan for Israel.

אִיתַ֣י אִתַּ֖י אִתַּ֛י אִתַּ֣י אִתַּ֤י אִתַּי֙ איתי אתי ’î·ṯay ’it·tay ’îṯay ’ittay iTai itTaiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts