The situation of Ittai and his followers may have caused David to recall his own days as an exiled fugitive when he and 600 Israelite warriors relocated to Philistine territory and entered the domain of Achish, the king of Gath.
Situasi Ittai dan para pengikutnya mungkin mengingatkan Daud akan keadaannya sebagai buronan ketika ia beserta 600 pejuang Israel pindah ke wilayah Filistin dan memasuki daerah kekuasaan Akhis, raja Gat.