Keil & Delitzsch on 1 Chronicles 12:18

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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Then came the Spirit upon Amasai, so that he proclaimed himself enthusiastic for David and his cause. With לבשׁה רוּח cf. Jdg 6:34. Usually יהוה or אלהים is found with this expression ( Ch2 24:20), and here also the Spirit of God is meant; and אלהים is omitted only because all that was of importance here was to show that the resolution announced by Amasai was an effect of higher spiritual influence. לך, to thee, David (do we belong), thine are we. עמּך, "with thee," sc. will we remain and fight. "Peace be to thee, and peace be to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee." עזרך, He has helped thee in the fortunate combats in which you have heretofore been engaged ( Sa1 18:12.), and He will help still further. David thereupon received them and made them captains of his band. הגּדוּד, the warrior-band, which had gathered round David, and were still gathering round him, Sa1 22:2; Sa1 27:8, cf. also Ch1 12:21; Sa1 30:8, Sa1 30:15, Sa1 30:23, etc. 1 Chronicles 12:19

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