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All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of the children of Issachar, <i>which were men</i> that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them <i>were</i> two hundred; and all their brethren <i>were</i> at their commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs <i>were</i> two hundred; and all their kinsmen <i>were</i> at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the sons of Issachar, men who knew <i>how to</i> discern the times, to know what Israel should do, their chiefs <i>were</i> two hundred; and all their relatives <i>were</i> at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, two hundred chiefs; and all their relatives were at their command;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Issacharites, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Issacharites, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From Issachar's descendants there were 200 leaders who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Their relatives were under their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Issachar supplied 200 leaders, along with all of their relatives under their command. They kept up-to-date in their understanding of the times and knew what Israel should do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command--they understood the times and knew what Israel should do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the people of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their heads were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of the children of Issachar, who were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the children of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their heads were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their command. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the sons of Issachar, having understanding for the times, to know what Israel should do; their heads [are] two hundred, and all their brothers [are] at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of the sons of Issachar, having understanding for the times, to know what Israel should do; their heads are two hundred, and all their brethren are at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the sons of Issachar, those knowing the understanding to the times to know what Israel shall do; their heads two hundred; and all their brethren at their mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Also of the sons of Issachar men of understanding, that knew all times to order what Israel should do, two hundred principal men: and all the rest of the tribe followed their counsel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, from the sons of Issachar, there were learned men, who knew each of the times, in order to anticipate what Israel ought to do, two hundred leaders. And all the remainder of the tribe were following their counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of the Issacharites, their chiefs who were endowed with an understanding of the times and who knew what Israel had to do: two hundred chiefs, together with all their kinsmen under their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, two hundred chiefs, and all their kindred under their command.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And of the tribe of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all weapons of war, fifty thousand, who were ready to fight against those whose loyalty was doubtful concerning the kingdom of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from the sons of Issakar, knowing wisdom in their times and workers of beautiful works and upright before LORD JEHOVAH, their two hundred Chiefs, and all their brothers, whatever they were saying to them is what they were doing.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the sons of Issachar having wisdom with regard to the times, knowing what Israel should do, two hundred; and all their brethren with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3940" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">David's Army Grows at Hebron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">From Issachar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yiś·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·wḏ·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">men who understood</a> <a href="/hebrew/998.htm" title="998: ḇî·nāh (N-fs) -- An understanding. From biyn; understanding."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: la·‘it·tîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-cp) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">the times</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: lā·ḏa·‘aṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and knew</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">should do:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">200</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">chiefs</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their kinsmen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·hem (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">their command.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a></span><br />Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15</a></span><br />The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-8</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12-14</a></span><br />and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: / “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” / So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7-8</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Esther 1:13</a></span><br />Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22</a></span><br />Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a></span><br />Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Matthew 16:3</a></span><br />and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a></span><br />Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their commandment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14</a></b></br> Issachar <i>is</i> a strong ass couching down between two burdens:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/1-12.htm">Esther 1:12</a></b></br> But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by <i>his</i> chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/22-12.htm">Isaiah 22:12-14</a></b></br> And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: … </p><p class="hdg">to know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Proverbs 14:8</a></b></br> The wisdom of the prudent <i>is</i> to understand his way: but the folly of fools <i>is</i> deceit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Ephesians 5:17</a></b></br> Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord <i>is</i>.</p><p class="hdg">all their</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Proverbs 24:5</a></b></br> A wise man <i>is</i> strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:19</a></b></br> Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty <i>men</i> which are in the city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:18</a></b></br> Wisdom <i>is</i> better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/10-3.htm">Best</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Bidding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-5.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-5.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-9.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Best</a> <a href="/esther/1-15.htm">Bidding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-5.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Understood</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This tribe was known for its agricultural prowess, as their territory was fertile and conducive to farming. The tribe's location in the Jezreel Valley, a strategic and fertile area, contributed to their prosperity and influence. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/12.htm">1 Chronicles 12</a>, the men of Issachar are joining David at Hebron to support his kingship, indicating their political insight and loyalty.<p><b>Men who understood the times</b><br>The men of Issachar are noted for their wisdom and discernment, particularly in understanding the times. This suggests they had a keen awareness of the political and social climate, which was crucial during the transition of power from Saul to David. Their ability to interpret the times can be likened to the wisdom literature in the Bible, such as Proverbs, which emphasizes understanding and discernment. This insight is also reminiscent of the sons of Issachar's role in advising Deborah in <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15</a>.<p><b>And knew what Israel should do</b><br>Their understanding translated into practical action, as they knew what steps Israel should take. This reflects a combination of wisdom and leadership, as they were able to guide the nation in a time of change. This ability to discern and act is a valuable trait for leaders, as seen in other biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel, who also provided guidance during critical times.<p><b>200 chiefs</b><br>The mention of 200 chiefs indicates a significant number of leaders within the tribe of Issachar. This suggests a well-organized and influential group capable of making collective decisions. The presence of such a large number of leaders highlights the tribe's importance and the weight their support would carry in the political landscape of Israel.<p><b>With all their kinsmen at their command</b><br>The chiefs had the loyalty and support of their kinsmen, indicating a unified tribe. This unity would have been essential in presenting a strong front and ensuring that their decisions were backed by the entire tribe. The solidarity within the tribe of Issachar is a testament to their leadership and the respect they commanded, which would have been crucial in supporting David's claim to the throne.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_issachar.htm">Sons of Issachar</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel known for their wisdom and understanding of the times. They played a crucial role in advising the nation on what actions to take.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and discernment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_reign.htm">David's Reign</a></b><br>The context of this passage is during the time when David was consolidating his rule over Israel. The sons of Issachar supported David, recognizing the divine timing and purpose in his kingship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_times.htm">Understanding the Times</a></b><br>This phrase indicates a deep awareness and discernment of the socio-political and spiritual climate, enabling them to provide wise counsel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, whom the sons of Issachar were advising. Their guidance was crucial in aligning the nation with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>The sons of Issachar exemplify the importance of discernment in leadership. Leaders today should seek wisdom and understanding to guide their communities effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_times.htm">Understanding the Times</a></b><br>Like the sons of Issachar, Christians are called to understand the times they live in, discerning God’s will and purpose in current events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_with_god's_will.htm">Aligning with God’s Will</a></b><br>The sons of Issachar knew what Israel should do because they were aligned with God’s will. Believers should seek to align their actions with God’s purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a></b><br>The ability to make wise decisions is crucial for personal and communal well-being. Seeking God’s wisdom through prayer and scripture is essential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_counsel.htm">Community and Counsel</a></b><br>The sons of Issachar were not isolated; they led their kinsmen. This highlights the importance of community and seeking counsel from wise and godly individuals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/issachar's_tribe's_role_in_israel.htm">What role did Issachar's tribe play in Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_issachar's_role_among_jacob's_sons.htm">What role did Issachar play among Jacob's sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">And of the children of Issachar . . .</span>--Rather<span class= "ital"><span class= "bld">,</span></span> And of the sons of Issachar (<span class= "ital">came</span>) men sage in discernment for the times (<span class= "ital">tempora, critical junctures</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> so as to know what Israel ought to do; viz., their chiefs two hundred (in number), and all their fellow clansmen under their orders. The old Jewish expositors concluded, from the former part of this verse that the tribe of Issachar had skill i?? astrology, so that they could read in the heavens what seasons were auspicious for action, as the ancient Babylonians professed to do. But all that the text really asserts is that those men of Issachar who went over to David thereby showed political sagacity. No similar phrase occurs elsewhere in the Old Testament.<p><span class= "bld">At their commandment.</span>--<span class= "ital">Upon their mouth.</span> (Comp. <a href="/numbers/4-27.htm" title="At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and you shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens.">Numbers 4:27</a>.) The clansmen marched with their chieftains. The total number of Issachar's contingent is not assigned.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Had understanding of the times</span> (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12</a>; <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Esther 1:13</a>; <a href="/job/24-1.htm">Job 24:1</a>). Compare Tacitus, "gnarus temporum" ('Agricola,' §6). This verse does not tell the number of the "children," but only of the "heads" of <span class="cmt_word">Issachar</span>. It is possible that the number has slipped out. The description of the characteristics of Issachar here seems an advance upon that of <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14, 15</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From the Issacharites,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who understood</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹדְעֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wḏ·‘ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the times</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעִתִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘it·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and knew</span><br /><span class="heb">לָדַ֖עַת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should do:</span><br /><span class="heb">יַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">200</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chiefs</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשֵׁיהֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their kinsmen</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">their command.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(pî·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Of the children of Issachar men who (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>