Ittai: The Outsider Who Stood With the King

By Joshua Schmidt

One loyal vow. One outsider's courage. One King who makes it matter.
When a foreign warrior named Ittai arrived in Jerusalem, he carried the weight of being an outsider. Whispers followed him, suspicion clung to him, and no one expected him to remain when danger struck. But in the valley of decision, Ittai declared words that echoed through history: "Wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there also will your servant be." His loyalty to David-the king chosen by God-turned him from a stranger into a name remembered in Scripture.
In today's world, kids know what it feels like to be outsiders too. Rebecca, a girl starting at a new school, discovers the same struggle. Will she chase popularity, or will she choose loyalty to her friends when it costs her something? Her choice, like Ittai's, reveals where true belonging is found.
In this modern retelling for children, readers will: Step into Ittai's world and experience his journey from stranger to trusted captain.Connect through a modern-day parable featuring Rebecca, a girl learning the cost of loyalty.Discover an action plan designed to help kids apply biblical truths about belonging and faithfulness.Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this book brings Scripture to life through vivid storytelling and relatable challenges. It reminds children that God welcomes every outsider and that true belonging is found in standing firm with Him.
Whether for bedtime reading, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, or family devotionals, Ittai - The Outsider Who Stood With the King will inspire children to live with loyalty, courage, and faith in the King who never leaves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ2R3GD4
• ISBN13: 9798263982058
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"