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1 Chronicles 12:20

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As he went: These captains of Manasseh seem to have met David as he was returning from the army of the Philistines to Ziklag. It is probable that they did not bring their companies with them; yet they both assured him of future assistance, and very seasonably helped him against the Amalekites who had spoiled Ziklag. 1 Samuel 29:11

captains: Exodus 18:21; Deuteronomy 1:15, Deuteronomy 33:17

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