2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 15:34
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 15:34, David sends Hushai back as a spy—contrasting with his compassionate dismissal of Ittai here.
1 Samuel 23:13
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 23:13, David earlier wandered with his men fleeing Saul — a direct historical parallel to his flight from Absalom here.
Ruth 1:15
Parallel
In Ruth 1:15, Naomi urges Ruth to return to her people—just as David urges Ittai to return. Both test loyalty.
2 Timothy 1:16–18
Parallel
In 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Paul blesses Onesiphorus for loyal service—paralleling David's blessing of Ittai for his loyalty.