Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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
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 Of the half-tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were mentioned by name, to come and make David king. 32 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. 33 Of Zebulun, such as were able to go out in the army, who could set the battle in array, with all kinds 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 it was the king's custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;

Genesis 49:14

"Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom is a strength to 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

In that day, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, called to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to dressing in sackcloth:

Isaiah 33:6

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

Micah 6:9

Yahweh's voice calls to the city, and wisdom sees your name: "Listen to the rod, and he who appointed it.

Matthew 16:3

In the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can't discern the signs of the times!

Luke 12:56-57

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time?

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

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