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. 1Sa 29:11 captains: Exo 18:21, Deu 1:15, Deu 33:17 Reciprocal: Gen 40:17 - bakemeats 1Sa 27:6 - Ziklag 1Ch 12:21 - mighty men 1Ch 13:1 - consulted