1 Chronicles 12:18

the spirit came upon A.] Lit. a spirit (i.e. from God) clothed itself with (i.e. entered into) Amasai. Cp. 2 Chronicles 24:20; Judges 6:34.

Amasai Probably to be identified with "Amasa" (2 Samuel 17:25; 2 Samuel 19:13).

chiefs of the captains So A.V. rightly, following the K'rî. The "captains" are Amasai's companions. R.V., following the C'thîb, reads "chief of the thirty"; cp. 1 Chronicles 11:15; 1 Chronicles 11:25.

Thineare we, David, and on thy side Lit. "For thee, David, and with thee."

for thy God helpeth thee The belief that David's frequent escapes from Saul were due to Divine protection influenced Amasai and his companions in joining David.