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2Ch_17:16 And next him [was] Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
Ver. 16. Who willingly offered himself unto the Lord.] He was a votary: the vows of God were upon him, and this made him the more valiant and resolute {a} in the exercise of arms, for the service of God and the safety of his people. The Spahis among the Turks are a sort of horsemen, voluntaries and votaries to gain paradise by dying for the Mohammedan cause. These are never known to return home but with victory; these are heavy upon the enemy. For
“ Vincitur haud gratis, iugulo qui provocat ensem. ”
{a} Alacerrimo et promptissimo animo. - Jan.