Parallel Verses
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;
New American Standard Bible
Of the sons of Issachar,
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
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.
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.
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.
Themes
David » King of israel » Lists of his heroes, and of their exploits
David » King of israel » The list of those who join him at hebron
Israel » foreshadowing circumstances indicating the separation » Disagreement after saul's death
Issachar » The tribe of issachar » Insurgents from, joined david
The tribe of issachar » Some of, at david's coronation
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 12:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
David And His Mighty Men At Ziklag
31
Of the half-tribe of Manasseh, 18,000, who were designated by name to come and make David king.
32 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;
33
of the tribe of Zebulun, there were 50,000 in military service who could draw up in battle formation with all kinds of weapons of war and helped David, men with
Cross References
Esther 1:13
Then the king spoke to the wise men who understood the times [asking for their advice]—for it was the custom of the king to speak before all those who were familiar with law and legal matters—
Genesis 49:14
“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey,
Crouching down between the sheepfolds.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong,
And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Isaiah 22:12-14
Therefore in that day the Lord God of hosts called you to weeping, to mourning,
To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth [in humiliation].
Isaiah 33:6
And He will be the security and stability of your times,
A treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is your treasure.
Micah 6:9
The voice of the Lord shall call to the city [of Jerusalem]—
And it is sound wisdom to heed [solemnly] and fear Your name [with awe-filled reverence];
“Hear, O tribe [the rod of punishment]. Who has appointed its time?
Matthew 16:3
Luke 12:56-57
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.