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Amasai

The leader of a body of men who joined David in the “stronghold,” probably of Adullam (1 Chr. 12:18).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

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  1. 1 Chronicles1

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BSBAmasai 5
KJVAmasai 5
ASVAmasai 5

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1 Chronicles1 verse
  1. 12:18

    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.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary

The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.

The leader of a body of men who joined David in the “stronghold,” probably of Adullam (1 Chr. 12:18).