Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Understanding of the times
To know
All their
General references
Bible References
Understanding of the times
Genesis 49:14 Issachar is a strong donkey
lying down between the saddlebags.
lying down between the saddlebags.
Esther 1:13
The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
Isaiah 22:12 On that day the Lord God of Hosts
called for weeping, for wailing, for shaven heads,
and for the wearing of sackcloth.
called for weeping,
and for the wearing of sackcloth.
Isaiah 33:6 There will be times of security for you—
a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.
a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.
Micah 6:9 The voice of Yahweh calls out to the city
(and it is wise to fear Your name):
“Pay attention to the rod
and the One who ordained it.
(and it is wise to fear Your name):
“Pay attention to the rod
and the One who ordained it.
Matthew 16:3 And in the morning, ‘Today will be stormy because the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to read the appearance of the sky, but you can’t read the signs of the times.
Luke 12:56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why don’t you know how to interpret this time?
To know
Proverbs 14:8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Ephesians 5:17
So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
All their
Proverbs 24:5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger
than ten rulers of a city.
than ten rulers of a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much good.
but one sinner can destroy much good.
General references
Genesis 49:14 Issachar is a strong donkey
lying down between the saddlebags.
lying down between the saddlebags.
1 Chronicles 7:4 Along with them, they had 36,000 troops for battle according to the genealogical records of their ancestral houses, for they had many wives and children.