Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

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.

New American Standard Bible

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.

King James Version

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 brethren were at their commandment.

Holman Bible

From the Issacharites, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.

A Conservative Version

And of the sons of Issachar, men who 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.

American Standard Version

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.

Amplified

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;

Bible in Basic English

And of the children of Issachar, there were two hundred chiefs, men who had expert knowledge of the times and what it was best for Israel to do, and all their brothers were under their orders.

Darby Translation

And of the children of Issachar, who 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 bidding.

Julia Smith Translation

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.

King James 2000

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 under their command.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And from the men of Issachar: {men who were skilled in understanding the times} to know what Israel should do. Their chiefs [were] two hundred, and all their kinsmen [were] under their command.

Modern King James verseion

And from the sons of Issachar, men who 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 command.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And of the children of Issachar which were men that had understanding in the right time to know what Israel ought to do: The heads of them were two hundred, and all their brethren at their will.

NET Bible

From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command -- they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.

New Heart English Bible

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 commandment.

The Emphasized Bible

And, of the sons of Issachar, such as were of good understanding of the times, to know what Israel, should do, their chiefs, were two hundred, and, all their brethren, were at their bidding.

Webster

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.

World English Bible

Of the children of Issachar, men who 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.

Youngs Literal Translation

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And of the children

Usage: 0

ישּׂשׂכר 
Yissaskar 
Usage: 43

of the times
עת 
`eth 
Usage: 296

ישׂראל 
Yisra'el 
Usage: 2505

the heads
ראשׁ 
Ro'sh 
Usage: 598

מאיה מאה 
me'ah 
Usage: 581

Context Readings

David And His Mighty Men At Ziklag

31 The half-tribe of Manasseh supplied 18,000, who had been appointed specifically to come and establish David as king. 32 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. 33 The tribe of Zebulun supplied 50,000 experienced troops, trained in the use of every kind of war weapon, in order to help David with undivided loyalty.



Cross References

Esther 1:13

Then the king flew into a rage. The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice.

Genesis 49:14

"Issachar is a strong donkey, resting between sheepfolds.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, and a single sinner can destroy a lot of good.

Isaiah 22:12-14

On that day the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies called for weeping and mourning, for shaving heads and wearing sackcloth.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."

Micah 6:9

The voice of the LORD cries out to the city wisdom fears your name: "Heed the rod, and the one who prepared it!

Matthew 16:3

Red sky in the morning, cloudy and storming.'

Luke 12:56-57

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, yet you don't know how to interpret the present time?"

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

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