John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:18
1Ch 12:18 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. Ver. 18. Then the spirit came upon Amasai. ] Heb., Clothed Amasai or Abishai, as some read it, together with whose words there went forth power, such as wrought in David’s heart a firm belief of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 12:18
1 Chronicles 12:16; 1 Chronicles 12:18And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.Recruits for King JesusI want to run a parallel between the case of David and that of our Lord Jesus Christ.I. Here is a very commendable example. Many of these men of Judah and Benjamin went to join themselves to David.1. Because they bad heard that he was the Lord’s anointed If Jesus be God’s anointed, let Him be your beloved.2 Because of his personal excellences.3. Because he was... read more