II. AMASAI, the same perhaps with him who is taken notice of in 1 Chron. vi. 25. He was a Levite, who perceived himself to be inspired by the Spirit of God to go over to David, and carry thirty gallant Men with him. They came and joined him while he was in the desart, flying from to meet them, and said, If ye be come peaceably to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine Enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our Fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. Then said Amasai, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou Son of Jesse: Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers. David therefore received them; and gave them the command of some Troops.
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