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1Ch 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.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

understanding of the times		That is, as the following words indicate, intelligent men, who understood the signs of the times, well versed in political affairs, and knew what was proper to be done in all the exigencies of human life; and who now perceived that it was both the duty and political interest of Israel to advance David to the throne. Gen 49:14; Est 1:13; Isa 22:12-14; Isa 33:6; Mic 6:9; Mat 16:3; Luk 12:56,57
to know		Pro 14:8; Eph 5:17
all their		Pro 24:5; Ecc 7:19; Ecc 9:18

Correlating Passages

understanding of the times

	Gen 49:14	Issachar [is] a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
	Est 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:
	Isa 22:12	And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
	Isa 22:13	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.
	Isa 22:14	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.
	Isa 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.
	Mic 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.
	Mat 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?
	Luk 12:56	[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?
	Luk 12:57	Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

to know

	Pro 14:8	The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
	Eph 5:17	Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].

all their

	Pro 24:5	A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
	Ecc 7:19	Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.
	Ecc 9:18	Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

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Scott, Thomas. "1 Chronicles 12:32," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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