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Then the Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, [and he said], Your are we, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse: peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

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Clothed with Courage

Commentators explain that the phrase 'the Spirit came upon Amasai' literally means the Spirit 'clothed' him. This wasn't just a feeling of excitement; it was a divine endowment of courage and conviction. Amasai's bold declaration of loyalty was prompted by God, showing that true courage for righteous causes is a gift from the Holy Spirit.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 12:18

18th Century

Theologian

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

On 1 Chronicles 12:18

19th Century

Bishop

Then the spirit came upon Amasai. —Literally, and spirit clothed Amasai. The term for “God” (Elohim) has probably fallen …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 12:18

17th Century

Pastor

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

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 12:1–22

17th Century

Minister

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…

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