1 Chronicles 12:32

32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

1 Chronicles 12:32 in Other Translations

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.

32 Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.

32 From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.

32 from Issachar, men who understood both the times and Israel's duties, 200 leaders with their families;

32 From the Issacharites, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.

1 Chronicles 12:32 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 12:32

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

1 Chronicles 12:32 In-Context

30 from Ephraim, brave warriors, famous in their own clans—20,800;

31 from half the tribe of Manasseh, designated by name to come and make David king—18,000;

32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

33 from Zebulun, experienced soldiers prepared for battle with every type of weapon, to help David with undivided loyalty—50,000;

34 from Naphtali—1,000 officers, together with 37,000 men carrying shields and spears;

Cross References

• 1. Esther 1:13