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/>Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin, Benaiah of Pirathon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, <i>that pertained</i> to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ithai (son of Ribai) from Gibeah in Benjamin, Benaiah from Pirathon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ribai's son Ithai from Gibeah, controlled by the descendants of Benjamin, Benaiah of Pirathon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjaminite territory, Benaiah the Pirathonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah, the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ethai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the sons of Benjamin, Banal a Pharathonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ithai, the son of Ribai, from Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin; Benaiah, a Pirathonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ithai, son of Ribai, from Gibeah of Benjamin; Benaiah, from Pirathon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjaminites, Benaiah of Pirathon,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Athi, son of Rabai, who is from Gebatha of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah, son of Prathun.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Airi the son of Rebie of the hill of Benjamin, Banaias the Pharathonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3561" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/863.htm" title="863: ’î·ṯay (N-proper-ms) -- Or tiythay; from 'eth; near; Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite.">Ithai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7380.htm" title="7380: rî·ḇay (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From riyb; contentious; Ribai, an Israelite.">of Ribai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1390.htm" title="1390: mig·giḇ·‘aṯ (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Hill, three cities in Pal. The same as gib'ah; Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine.">from Gibeah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Benjamites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yå̄·mi·ns (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6553.htm" title="6553: hap·pir·‘ā·ṯō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Pirathon. Or Pirathoniy; patrial from Pir'athown; a Pirathonite or inhabitant of Pirathon.">the Pirathonite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16-18</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15-17</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-13</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a></b></br> Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,</p><p class="hdg">Ittai </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ithai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ittai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Pira'thon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm">Pirathonite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ribai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-2.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ithai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">Ittai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-4.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Pira'thon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Pirathonite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ribai</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ithai son of Ribai</b><br>Ithai is one of David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The name "Ithai" may be a variant of "Ittai," which means "with me" or "near me," suggesting loyalty and closeness to David. Ribai, his father, is mentioned only here, indicating that Ithai's reputation is primarily tied to his own deeds rather than his lineage. This highlights the importance of individual valor and faithfulness in God's service, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible.<p><b>from Gibeah of the Benjamites</b><br>Gibeah was a significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its association with King Saul, Israel's first king. The mention of Gibeah connects Ithai to the tribe of Benjamin, which had a complex relationship with David. Initially, the Benjamites were loyal to Saul, but many, like Ithai, eventually supported David. This shift signifies the unification of Israel under David's rule, fulfilling God's promise to establish David's dynasty. Gibeah's history, including the tragic events in <a href="/judges/19.htm">Judges 19-21</a>, serves as a backdrop to the transformation and redemption possible through God's chosen leaders.<p><b>Benaiah the Pirathonite</b><br>Benaiah is another of David's mighty men, known for his bravery and leadership. The title "Pirathonite" indicates his origin from Pirathon, a town in the territory of Ephraim. Benaiah's exploits are detailed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>, where he is noted for his acts of valor, including killing a lion in a pit on a snowy day. His inclusion among David's warriors underscores the diverse backgrounds of those who served David, reflecting the unity and strength found in God's people when they rally around His anointed king. Benaiah's life exemplifies courage and faithfulness, qualities that are celebrated throughout the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/ithai.htm">Ithai</a></b><br>A warrior listed among David's mighty men. His name means "with me" or "near me," indicating loyalty and presence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/ribai.htm">Ribai</a></b><br>The father of Ithai, mentioned to establish lineage and heritage, which was significant in Israelite culture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, known for its historical significance, including being the hometown of King Saul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamites.htm">Benjamites</a></b><br>The tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for their fierce warriors and loyalty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah_the_pirathonite.htm">Benaiah the Pirathonite</a></b><br>Another of David's mighty men, from Pirathon, a town in the region of Ephraim.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_commitment.htm">Loyalty and Commitment</a></b><br>Ithai's inclusion among David's mighty men underscores the importance of loyalty and commitment to God's anointed leader. Believers are called to be loyal to Christ and His mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of lineage and tribal affiliation highlights the importance of understanding one's spiritual heritage and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>The mighty men, including Ithai, were known for their bravery. Christians are encouraged to stand firm in faith, even in challenging circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The diverse backgrounds of David's warriors reflect the unity that can be found in Christ, transcending tribal and cultural differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Ithai's role as a mighty man serves as a reminder of the value of faithfulness in serving God's purposes, regardless of one's position or recognition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">Ithai.</span>--Samuel, "Ittai," an older pronunciation. Not to be confused with "Ittai the Gittite" (<a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm" title="Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Why go you also with us? return to your place, and abide with the king: for you are a stranger, and also an exile.">2Samuel 15:19</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Gibeah . . . of Benjamin </span>was near Ramah.<p><span class= "bld">Benaiah the Pirathonite.</span>--<a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm" title="The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:14</a>. Of course different from Benaiah son of Jehoiada. "Pirathon in the land of Ephraim" (<a href="/judges/12-15.htm" title="And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.">Judges 12:15</a>) may be the modern <span class= "ital">Ferata,</span> south-west of Shechem.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ithai</span><br /><span class="heb">אִיתַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’î·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ithai -- perhaps 'companionable', an Israelite, also a Philistine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ribai</span><br /><span class="heb">רִיבַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7380.htm">Strong's 7380: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ribai -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Gibeah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגִּבְעַת֙</span> <span class="translit">(mig·giḇ·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1390.htm">Strong's 1390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Benjamites,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנָיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Pirathonite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפִּרְעָתֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pir·‘ā·ṯō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6553.htm">Strong's 6553: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pirathonite -- inhabitant of Pirathon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>