32Of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, two hundred chiefs, and all their kindred under their command.
The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as “Issachar” in English is translated in Spanish Sign Language with a sign that signifies “donkey” referring to Genesis 49:14. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of 1 Chronicles 12:32:
Kupsabiny: “Two hundred leaders came from the clan of Issachar together with other people from their clan whom they ruled. Those people had knowledge which made them show/explain things that were going to happen in the coming days and what the people of Israel should do.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Newari: “Two hundred leaders came from the tribe of Issachar and their relatives who were like-minded, who understood the times and who knew what would be good for Israel to do.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “From the tribe of Issachar: 200 leaders/[lit. heads] together-with their blood-relatives whom they ruled. They knew what Israel should do and when to do it.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
English: “There were 200 men who were leaders from the tribe of Issachar, along with their relatives. Those leaders always knew what the Israelis should do, and they knew the right time to do it.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
12:32a From Issachar, men who understood the times
From the Issachar tribe ⌊came⌋ wise men who knew how to interpret what was going on. -or-
The tribe of Issachar sent men who understood the right thing
12:32b and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs
They were two hundred leaders who knew what the people of Israel should do ⌊when⌋ . -or-
for Israel to do at the right time, two hundred (200) leaders.
12:32c with all their kinsmen at their command.
With them came their relatives, who obeyed them. -or-
They commanded their own clans.
12:32:a–c (combined)
From Issachar’s tribe came two hundred (200) officers and their relatives who obeyed their/the officers’ commands. Those officers understood that this was an important time for Israel. They knew what Israel should do.
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