Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, “We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you.” So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops.
Commentaries
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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
CharlesEllicott
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
JohnGill
Then the spirit came upon Amasai
Or "clothed" F6 him; a spirit of fortitude, as the Targum, of strength, …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes