According to the genealogical records of their families, they had 36,000 warriors available for battle, for they had numerous wives and sons.

They helped David fight against raiding bands, for all of them were warriors and leaders in the army.

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.