Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were designated by name, to come and make David king. 32 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. 33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, who could keep ranks: they had singleness of heart.



Cross References

Esther 1:13

Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

Genesis 49:14

Issachar is a strong donkey crouching down between two burdens:

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increases strength.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good.

Isaiah 22:12-14

And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call for weeping, and for mourning, and for baldness, and for girding with sackcloth:

Isaiah 33:6

And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

Micah 6:9

The LORD'S voice cries unto the city, and wisdom shall see your name: Hear the rod, and who has appointed it.

Matthew 16:3

And in the morning, It will be foul weather today: for the sky is red and overcast. O you hypocrites, you can discern the appearance of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the times?

Luke 12:56-57

You hypocrites, you can discern the appearance of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time?

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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