Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Chronicles 12:32
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. Genesis 49:14, Esther 1:13, Isaiah 22:12-2 Chronicles :, Isaiah 33:6, Micah 6:9, Matthew 16:3, Luke 12:56, Luke 12:57 to know: Proverbs 14:8, Ephesians... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 12:32
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. Ver. 32. That had understanding of the times. ] Noscentes scite tempora, a such as well knew what was to be done, and when to do it, by a singular sagacity, gotten by long experience, rather than by skill in astrology. See Esther 1:13 . David set a high price upon these; so... read more