English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 12:32
32Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.
1 Chronicles 12:32 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;
- New King James Version (NKJV)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;
- New Living Translation (NLT)From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.
Context of 1 Chronicles 12:32
30Of the Ephraimites 20,800, mighty men of valor, famous men in their fathers' houses. 31Of the half-tribe of Manasseh 18,000, who were expressly named to come and make David king. 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. 33Of Zebulun 50,000 seasoned troops, equipped for battle with all the weapons of war, to help David with singleness of purpose. 34Of Naphtali 1,000 commanders with whom were 37,000 men armed with shield and spear.
Read all of 1 Chronicles 121 Chronicles 12:32 word by word
וּמִבְּנֵ֣י יִשָּׂשכָ֗ר יוֹדְעֵ֤י בִינָה֙ לַֽעִתִּ֔ים לָדַ֖עַת מַה־יַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל רָאשֵׁיהֶ֣ם מָאתַ֔יִם וְכָל־אֲחֵיהֶ֖ם עַל־פִּיהֶֽם׃ סRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And of the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
- of Issacharיִשָּׂשכָרyiώώâώkâr · IssacharH3485
- that had understandingיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
- that had understandingבִּינָהbîynâh · understandingH998
- of the timesעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
- what Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
- ought to doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
- the headsרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: leaderH7218
- two hundredמֵאָהmê'âh mê'yâh · hundredH3967
- and all their brethrenאָח'âch · brother: male-relativeH251
- at their commandmentפֶּהpeh · lip: wordH6310
Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 12:32
- Genesis 49:14"Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds.
- Esther 1:12But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. At this the king became enraged, and his anger burned within him.
- Isaiah 22:12In that day the Lord God of hosts called for weeping and mourning, for baldness and wearing sackcloth;
- Isaiah 33:6and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's treasure.
- Micah 6:9The voice of the Lord cries to the city— and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!
- Matthew 16:3And in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
- Luke 12:56You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
- Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
- Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- Proverbs 24:5A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
- Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
- Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 12:32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32Children of Issachar - According to the Targum they were all astronomers and astrologers: "and the sons of Issachar, who had understanding to know the times, and were skilled in fixing the beginnings of years, the commencement of months, and the intercalation of months and years; skillful in the changes of the moon, and in fixing the lunar solemnities to their proper times; skillful also in the doctrine of the solar periods; astrologers in signs and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32Men that had understanding of the times - This is best interpreted politically. Compare the marginal referenceRead the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-40Verses 23-40 When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days, but for the whole life, and for eternity. Happy are those who wisely perceive it to be their duty and interest, to submit to the Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of David; who renounce for his sake all that is not consistent; whose earnest endeavours to do good are directed by the wisdom that God…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-40The succession of a king was often a contentious issue, especially when the new king came from a different family. The gathering of all twelve tribes at Hebron, including some of Saul’s relatives (1 Chronicles 12:29), to confirm David’s rule showed that the tribes had resolved their conflicts after Saul’s death (12:23–37). The Chronicler emphasizes the unity among the tribes by stating that they all had the single purpose of making David the king over all…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. children of Issachar, ... that had understanding of the times, &c.--Jewish writers say that the people of this tribe were eminent for their acquirements in astronomical and physical science; and the object of the remark was probably to show that the intelligent and learned classes were united with the military, and had declared for David.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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