1 Chronicles 12:32
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.
1 Chronicles 12:32 in other translations
| BSB | From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. |
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| WEB | 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 command. |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | 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. |
| DARBY | 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. |
| BBE | 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. |
| 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. |
What does 1 Chronicles 12:32 mean?
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Chronicles 12:23-40
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…
1 Chronicles 12:32 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 1 Chronicles 12:32
- Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
- Esther 1:13
Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king’s manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
- Luke 12:56-57
Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
- Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
- Isaiah 33:6
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
- Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
- Matthew 16:3
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
- Isaiah 22:12-14
And in that day did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die. And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord God of hosts.
- Genesis 49:14
Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
- Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
- Micah 6:9
The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
- Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ge 49:14; Es 1:13; Isa 22:12-14; 33:6; Mic 6:9; Mt 16:3
Lu 12:56,57
to know.
Pr 14:8; Eph 5:17
all their.
Pr 24:5; Ec 7:19; 9:18
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Context
- 1 Chronicles 12:31
And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.
- 1 Chronicles 12:32
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.
- 1 Chronicles 12:33
Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.
1 Chronicles 12:32 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y de los hijos de Issachâr, doscientos principales, entendidos en los tiempos, y que sabían lo que Israel debía hacer, cuyo dicho seguían todos sus hermanos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et, de la demi-tribu de Manassé, 18 000, qu’on avait nommés par nom pour aller établir David roi. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und von den Kindern Issaschar: Männer, welche Einsicht hatten in die Zeiten, um zu wissen, was Israel tun mußte; ihre Häupter, 200; und alle ihre Brüder folgten ihrem Befehl. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | De filiis quoque Issachar viri eruditi, qui noverant singula tempora ad præcipiendum quid facere deberet Israël, principes ducenti: omnis autem reliqua tribus eorum consilium sequebatur. |