1. A Philistine of Gath, head of a portion of David’s guard. He was faithful to David at the revolt of Absalom, returned with the king, and had a command in his army (2 Sam. 15:19-22; 2 Sam. 18:2,5,12). He illustrates how Gentiles will be associated with the remnant of Israel, both in the sufferings and reign of their Messiah, and serve Him in a future day.
2. Son of Ribai a Benjamite, and one of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:29). Called ITHAI in 1 Chronicles 11:31.