Overview
Ithmah is mentioned briefly in Scripture as one of David's thirty mighty men, listed among his most valiant warriors. He is identified as a Kenizzite, indicating his non-Israelite background, yet he became one of David's most trusted military leaders. His inclusion demonstrates that God uses faithful servants regardless of ethnic origin or social status.
Key Scriptures
"Ithmah the Kenizzite" (1 Chronicles 11:46, ESV). David's mighty men were described as those "who helped him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord" (1 Chronicles 11:10, ESV). "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand" (Proverbs 19:21, ESV).
Application
Like Ithmah, believers should faithfully serve God's purposes in their calling, recognizing that humble beginnings do not limit what the Lord can accomplish through dedicated hearts.