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We are with you, son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you.&#8221 So David received them and made them leaders of his raiding bands. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit clothed Amasai, chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, and with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” Then David received them and made them officers of his troops. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the captains, and he said: “We are yours, O David; We are on your side, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” So David received them, and made them captains of the troop. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit covered Amasai like clothing, the chief of the thirty; and he said, “We are yours, David, And are with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!” Then David received them and made them captains of the troops. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was the chief of the thirty, and he said, &#8220We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!&#8221 Then David received them and made them captains of the band. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was the chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!”<PR>Then David received them and made them captains of the band. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the Spirit clothed Amasai, who was the chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, And peace to him who helps you; Indeed, your God helps you!” Then David received them and made them chiefs of the band. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the [Holy] Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, And with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace be to you, And peace be to him who helps you; For your God helps you.” Then David accepted and received them and made them officers of his troops. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit enveloped Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, David, we are with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to him who helps you, for your God helps you. So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit took control of Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, David, we are with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to him who helps you, for your God helps you. So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Amasai, who later became the leader of the Thirty Warriors, was one of these men who went to David. God's Spirit took control of him, and he said, "We will join you, David son of Jesse! You and your followers will always be successful, because God fights on your side." So David agreed to let them stay, and he even put them in charge of his soldiers who raided enemy villages. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the Spirit gave Amasai, the leader of the thirty, the strength [to say], "We are yours, David. We are with you, son of Jesse. Success, success to you! Success to those who help you, because your God is helping you." So David welcomed them and made them officers over his troops. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> God's spirit took control of one of them, Amasai, who later became the commander of "The Thirty," and he called out, "David son of Jesse, we are yours! Success to you and those who help you! God is on your side." David welcomed them and made them officers in his army. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, leader of the Thirty, and he said, "David, we belong to you; we're with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to the one who helps you! For your deliverer is your God." So David received them and assigned them to be officers over troops. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: ?We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.? So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a> But a spirit empowered Amasai, the leader of the thirty warriors, and he said: "We are yours, O David! We support you, O son of Jesse! May you greatly prosper! May those who help you prosper! Indeed your God helps you!" So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the Thirty, and he said, "We are yours, 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. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be to thee, and peace be to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Spirit has clothed Amasai, head of the captains: “To you, O David, and with you, O son of Jesse—peace! Peace to you, and peace to your helper, for your God has helped you”; and David receives them, and puts them among the heads of the troop. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Spirit hath clothed Amasai, head of the captains: 'To thee, O David, and with thee, O son of Jesse -- peace! peace to thee, and peace to thy helper, for thy God hath helped thee;' and David receiveth them, and putteth them among the heads of the troop. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit clothed Amasai, head of the thirty: To thee David, and with thee, son of Jesse: peace, peace to thee, and peace to thy help; for thy God helped thee. And David will receive them and give them for heads of the troops.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the spirit came upon Amasai the chief among thirty, and he said: We are thine, O David, and for thee, O son of Isai: peace, peace be to thee, and peace to thy helpers. For thy God helpeth thee. So David received them, and made them captains of the band. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly, the Spirit clothed Amasai, the leader among the thirty, and he said: “O David, we are yours! O son of Jesse, we are for you! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers. For your God helps you.” Therefore, David received them, and he appointed them as leaders of troops. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Then a spirit clothed Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he answered David: “We are yours, O David, we are with you, son of Jesse. Peace, peace to you, and peace to him who helps you; may your God be your helper!” So David received them and placed them among the leaders of his troops. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David; and with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to the one who helps you! For your God is the one who helps you.” Then David received them, and made them officers of his troops.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the spirit of might came upon Amasa, the son of Jatar, chief of the thirty, and he answered and said to David, Come on, David, come on, O son of Jesse! I am also with you, peace be to you, be not afraid, and peace will be given to you from your helpers; for your God is your helper in every hour. Then David received them, and made them captains of the army. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Spirit of Power clothed himself with Amasa, son of Yathar, Chief of thirty, and he answered and said to David: “Come David, come you son of Iyshay, I am also with you! Peace to you! Do not fear, and peace is given to you from before your helper, because your God is helping you every hour!” And David received them and David appointed them Commanders of the army.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the spirit clothed Amasai, who was chief of the captains: 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. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Spirit came upon Amasai, a captain of the thirty, and he said, Go, David, son of Jesse, thou and thy people, peace, peace be to thee, and peace to thy helpers, for thy God has helped thee. And David received them, and made them captains of the forces. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3803" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a> …17And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.” 18<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: wə·rū·aḥ (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">Then the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lā·ḇə·šāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">came upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6022.htm" title="6022: ‘ă·mā·śay (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites.">Amasai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: haš·šə·lō·šīm (Art:: N-mp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">of the Thirty, and he said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">“We are yours,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">O David!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mə·ḵā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">We are with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">of Jesse!</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">Peace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: wə·šā·lō·wm (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">and peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: lə·‘ō·zə·re·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 2ms) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">to your helpers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ă·zā·rə·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">helps you.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6901.htm" title="6901: way·qab·bə·lêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To receive, take. A primitive root; to admit, i.e. Take.">received them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and made them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: bə·rā·šê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: hag·gə·ḏūḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">of his troops.</a> 19Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”)…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. <a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">1 Samuel 18:12</a> So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul. <a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14</a> and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">1 Samuel 18:28</a> When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, <a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">2 Chronicles 15:1</a> Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16-17</a> As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the captains, 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.the spirit<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.<a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a> And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.<a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.came upon Amasai [heb] clothed Amasai<a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm">1 Chronicles 2:17</a> And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.<a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a> And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.<a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a> And say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.Amasa <a href="/2_kings/10-5.htm">2 Kings 10:5</a> And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.and on they side<a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16</a> And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:<a href="/2_samuel/15-21.htm">2 Samuel 15:21</a> And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.<a href="/2_kings/9-32.htm">2 Kings 9:32</a> And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.peace<a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a> And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.<a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Ephesians 6:23,24</a> Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ… thy God<a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28,29</a> I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days… <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-35.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-20.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Amasai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/9-13.htm">Helpers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-7.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-26.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-16.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty This phrase highlights the divine inspiration and empowerment that Amasai received. The "Spirit" refers to the Spirit of God, which in the Old Testament often came upon individuals to enable them for specific tasks or to deliver a prophetic message. Amasai, as the chief of the Thirty, was a leader among David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors. This divine intervention signifies God's approval and guidance in the unification of David's forces, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership in Israel's history.and he said: “We are yours, O David! Amasai's declaration of allegiance to David is significant in the context of David's rise to power. At this time, David was still consolidating his rule and facing opposition from Saul's followers. The phrase "We are yours" indicates a complete and voluntary submission to David's leadership, reflecting the loyalty and unity among David's supporters. This allegiance is crucial for David's eventual establishment as king over all Israel.We are with you, O son of Jesse! Referring to David as the "son of Jesse" connects him to his familial and tribal roots, emphasizing his legitimate claim to leadership. This acknowledgment of David's lineage is important in the context of Israel's tribal society, where family and heritage played a significant role in leadership and authority. It also subtly contrasts David's humble beginnings with his destined kingship, a theme that resonates throughout his story.Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers The repetition of "peace" underscores the desire for harmony and stability under David's leadership. In the biblical context, peace (shalom) encompasses not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of justice, prosperity, and divine favor. This blessing of peace extends to David's helpers, indicating a wish for unity and success for all who support David's cause. It reflects the biblical principle that true peace comes from alignment with God's chosen leader.for your God helps you.” This phrase acknowledges the divine support that David enjoys, reinforcing the idea that David's success is not merely due to his own abilities but is a result of God's intervention and blessing. It serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and David, which is a central theme in the narrative of David's life. This divine endorsement is crucial for legitimizing David's rule and encouraging others to join his cause.So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. David's acceptance of Amasai and his men demonstrates his wisdom in recognizing and incorporating capable leaders into his ranks. By making them leaders, David not only strengthens his military force but also fosters loyalty and unity among his followers. This action reflects David's strategic acumen and his ability to build a cohesive and effective leadership team, which is essential for his success as king. It also prefigures the inclusive nature of Christ's kingdom, where diverse individuals are brought together under one leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amasai.htm">Amasai</a> The chief of the Thirty, a group of mighty warriors who pledged their allegiance to David. His declaration was inspired by the Spirit of God. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, recognized as the rightful leader by Amasai and his men. David's leadership was divinely ordained, and he was a central figure in uniting the tribes of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_thirty.htm">The Thirty</a> A group of elite warriors who were part of David's mighty men. They played a crucial role in supporting David's kingship and military campaigns. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> Refers to the Spirit of God, who empowered Amasai to speak with authority and conviction, affirming David's leadership. 5. <a href="/topical/s/son_of_jesse.htm">Son of Jesse</a> A reference to David's lineage, emphasizing his humble beginnings and God's choice of him as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a> The Spirit of God empowers individuals to fulfill His purposes. Just as Amasai was moved by the Spirit to support David, believers today are called to seek the Spirit's guidance in their decisions and actions. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_allegiance.htm">Loyalty and Allegiance</a> Amasai's declaration of loyalty to David serves as a model for our allegiance to Christ. We are called to commit ourselves fully to His service and mission. <a href="/topical/p/peace_and_unity.htm">Peace and Unity</a> The repeated mention of "peace" in Amasai's speech underscores the importance of peace and unity among God's people. In our communities and churches, we should strive to be peacemakers and promote harmony. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_hand.htm">Recognizing God's Hand</a> Amasai acknowledged that God was helping David. In our lives, we should be attentive to recognizing and acknowledging God's work and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a> <a href="/q/did_david's_horse_hamstringing_fit_military_norms.htm">If David truly hamstrung nearly all the horses (1 Chronicles 18:4), how does this align with the best military practices of the time and known historical evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Then the spirit came upon Amasai.--Literally, and spirit clothed Amasai. The term for "God" (Elohim) has probably fallen out of the Heb. ext. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm" title="And the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said to them, Thus said God, Why transgress you the commandments of the LORD, that you cannot prosper? because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you.">2Chronicles 24:20</a>, and <a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>.) We, in these days, may word it differently, and say, Under a sudden impulse of enthusiasm, Amasai exclaimed, &c. But if we look deeper, and seek a definite interpretation of our terms, we shall allow that the impulses of spirit are spiritual, and that enthusiasm for truth and right is indeed a sort of divine possession. The Syriac renders: "The spirit of valour clothed Amasai." Comp. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm" title="And the spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;">Isaiah 11:2</a>.) The spirit of Jehovah is the source of true courage, as of all other spiritual gifts.Amasai.--Perhaps the same as Amasa (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm" title="And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.">1Chronicles 2:17</a>), son of Abigail, David's sister, whom Joab murdered out of jealousy (<a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm" title="And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.">2Samuel 17:25</a>; <a href="/context/2_samuel/20-4.htm" title="Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be you here present.">2Samuel 20:4-10</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - The response of the band, by the mouth of Amasai was worthy of the character of the appeal that David made, both in its heartiness and its high tone. Amasai. Possibly the same with Amasa (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm">1 Chronicles 2:17</a>), the son of Abigail (David's sister), wife of Jether (<a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">2 Samuel 18:6</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10</a>). Ewald discusses this point ('Genesis Int.,' 2:544). He was made captain of the host by Absalom, afterwards by David, and Joab put an end to his life. The Spirit (see <a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/9-30.htm">Nehemiah 9:30</a>). The more literal translation of the verb came upon is clothed. Most interesting and instructive is the subject of the gradually developing manifestation of the agency of the eternal Spirit from the beginning of the world. Through the ascending illustrations of his natural work in creation (<a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>), his relation to human bodily life (<a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>; <a href="/job/27-3.htm">Job 27:3</a>), his intellectual work of various kinds (<a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38</a>; <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Exodus 28:3</a>; <a href="/numbers/24-2.htm">Numbers 24:2</a>; <a href="/judges/9-29.htm">Judges 9:29</a>), we are led on to his highest spiritual functions. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Spirit וְר֣וּחַ (wə·rū·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit came upon לָבְשָׁ֗ה (lā·ḇə·šāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Amasai, עֲמָשַׂי֮ (‘ă·mā·śay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6022.htm">Strong's 6022: </a> Amasai -- the name of several Israelites the chief רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the Thirty, and he said: הַשָּׁלִישִׁים֒ (haš·šā·lî·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth “We are yours, לְךָ֤ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> O David! דָוִיד֙ (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse We are with you, וְעִמְּךָ֣ (wə·‘im·mə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> O son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jesse! יִשַׁ֔י (yi·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> Jesse -- father of David Peace, שָׁל֨וֹם ׀ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace peace to you, שָׁל֜וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace and peace וְשָׁלוֹם֙ (wə·šā·lō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace to your helpers, לְעֹ֣זְרֶ֔ךָ (lə·‘ō·zə·re·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your God אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will help you.” עֲזָרְךָ֖ (‘ă·zā·rə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid So David דָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse received וַיְקַבְּלֵ֣ם (way·qab·bə·lêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6901.htm">Strong's 6901: </a> To receive, take them and made וַֽיִּתְּנֵ֖ם (way·yit·tə·nêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them leaders בְּרָאשֵׁ֥י (bə·rā·šê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of his troops. הַגְּדֽוּד׃ (hag·gə·ḏūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> A band, troop <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the Spirit came on Amasai who (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>