2Sa 15:19 | TNotes | STEP | 15:19 Ittai, a Philistine from Gath, was associated with Gibeah in Benjamin (23:29 ; 1 Chr 11:31 ); the Philistines had established a garrison in Gibeah at the beginning of Saul’s career (1 Sam 10:5 ; 13:3 ). • David was stepping aside for King Absalom, who had successfully swayed the loyalty of Israel.

c1 Chr 11:31►

d1 Sam 10:5►

‏ 2 Samuel 15:19

15:19 ^a Ittai, a Philistine from Gath, was associated with Gibeah in Benjamin (23:29 ^b; 1 Chr 11:31 ^c); the Philistines had established a garrison in Gibeah at the beginning of Saul’s career (1 Sam 10:5 ^d; 13:3 ^e).

• David was stepping aside for King Absalom, who had successfully swayed the loyalty of Israel.