121 Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag , while he was still restricted because e of Saul the son of Kish ; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war . 2 They were equipped with bows , using both the right hand and the left to sling stones and to shoot arrows from the bow ; they were Saul's kinsmen from Benjamin . 3 The chief was Ahiezer , then Joash , the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite ; and Jeziel and Pelet , the sons of Azmaveth , and Beracah and Jehu the Anathothite , 4 and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite , a mighty man among the thirty , and over the thirty . Then Jeremiah , Jahaziel , Johanan , Jozabad the Gederathite , 5 Eluzai , Jerimoth , Bealiah , Shemariah , Shephatiah the Haruphite , 6 Elkanah , Isshiah , Azarel , Joezer , Jashobeam , the Korahites , 7 and Joelah and Zebadiah , the sons of Jeroham of Gedor .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:1-7
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:1-22
(Read 1 Chronicles 12:1-22)
Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as David's friends, while he was persecuted. No difficulties or dangers should keep the sinner from coming to the Savior, nor drive the believer from the path of duty. Those who break through, and overcome in these attempts, will find abundant recompence. From the words of Amasai we may learn how to testify our affection and allegiance to the Lord Jesus; his we must be throughly; on his side we must be forward to appear and act. If we are under the influence of the Spirit, we shall desire to have our lot among them, and to declare ourselves on their side; if in faith and love we embrace the cause of Christ, he will receive, employ, and advance us.