From Manassehalso somedefectedto Davidwhen he was about to goto battlewith the PhilistinesagainstSaul.But they did not helpthem, for the lordsof the Philistinesafter consultationsenthim away,saying,"At [the cost of] our headshe may defectto his masterSaul."
He said,"Be at ease,do not be afraid.Your Godand the Godof your fatherhas givenyou treasurein your sacks;I hadyour money."Then he broughtSimeonout to them.
AbsalomsetAmasaoverthe armyin placeof Joab.Now Amasawas the sonof a manwhose namewas Ithrathe Israelite,whowentin to Abigailthe daughterof Nahash,sisterof Zeruiah,Joab'smother.
As he wentto Ziklagthere defectedto him from Manasseh:Adnah,Jozabad,Jediael,Michael,Jozabad,Elihuand Zillethai,captainsof thousandswhobelonged to Manasseh.
"Thussaysthe LORDof hosts,I am exceedinglyjealousfor Zion,yes, with greatwrathI am jealousfor her.'
So the Spiritof the LORDcameupon Gideon;and he blewa trumpet,and the Abiezriteswere calledtogetherto followhim.
"Nowthen ariseearlyin the morningwith the servantsof your lordwhohave comewith you, and as soon as you have arisenearlyin the morningand have light,depart."
