1 CHRONICLES 12:18 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 1
“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.”
The reference to the spirit coming upon Amasai and his prophetic declaration affirming David's authority indicates the integration of prophetic consciousness into military organization and suggests divine sanction for David's military endeavors. The reference to the spirit coming upon Amasai indicates the charismatic element in military organization. The narrative indicates the integration of religious and military authority. The account demonstrates the theological basis for military loyalty. The narrative illustrates the integration of prophetic consciousness into military organization.
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