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Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, [and he said], Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Amasai - The marginal reference identifies him with Amasa, David’s nephew, but it seems unlikely that David would have distrusted a band led…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

  1. List of Gadites, and an account of a band of Judeans and Benjamites who joined David in the stronghold (1 Chronicles 11:14) tow…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the spirit came upon Amasai
Or "clothed" F6 him; a spirit of fortitude, as the Targum, of strength, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner fr…