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.
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Barnes' Notes
Men that had understanding of the times - This is best interpreted politically. Compare the marginal reference
Adam Clarke
Children of Issachar - According to the Targum they were all astronomers and astrologers: "and the sons of Issachar, who had understanding to know the times, and were skilled in fixing the beginnings…
We have here an account of those who were active in perfecting the settlement of David upon the throne, after the death of Ishbosheth. We read (Ch1 11:1, and before Sa2 5:1) that all the tribes of…
Cambridge Bible
which were men] R.V. men (simply).
that had understanding of the times Cp. Est 1:13, "which knew the times." "Times" are "opportunities," "vicissitudes" (cp. 1Ch 29:30), "experiences," good or bad…
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