Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

The sons of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth,

son of Zuph, son of Elkanah, son of Mahath, son of Amasai,

But a spirit empowered Amasai, the leader of the thirty warriors, and he said: "We are yours, O David! We support you, O son of Jesse! May you greatly prosper! May those who help you prosper! Indeed your God helps you!" So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.

Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer the priests were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God; Obed-Edom and Jehiel were also guardians of the ark.