Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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
Topics
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Biynah
Yada`
me'ah
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 12:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
David And His Mighty Men At Ziklag
31 And of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. 32 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. 33 Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, with all manner of instruments of war, fifty thousand, and who could order [the battle array, and were] not of double 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 who knew law and judgment,
Genesis 49:14
Issachar is a strong donkey, couching down between the sheepfolds.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of a prudent man 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 might.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a 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 the Lord, LORD of hosts, called for weeping, and for mourning, and for baldness, and for girding with sackcloth.
Isaiah 33:6
And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of LORD is thy treasure.
Micah 6:9
The voice of LORD cries to the city, and [the man of] wisdom will see thy name. Hear ye the rod, and who has appointed it.
Matthew 16:3
And at morning, Bad weather today, for the sky is red, being gloomy. Hypocrites! Ye indeed know how to discern the face of the sky, but the signs of the times ye are not able.
Luke 12:56-57
Ye hypocrites, ye know how to examine the face of the earth and the sky, but how can ye not examine this season?
Ephesians 5:17
Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.