"These were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the warriors who helped him in battle...) from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do." 1 Chronicles 12:1,32 (NIV)
When God was ready to turn Saul's kingdom over to David, He sent thousands of brave warriors from every tribe of Israel, each group uniquely equipped for battle. Among them were the sons of Issachar. Read what Vance Havner had to say about these men and the responsibility of God's people today:
"The children of Issachar had understanding of the times and knew what Israel ought to do (I Chronicles 12:32). With all the news media of today there is plenty of knowledge of the times, but little understanding. Such understanding will not be gained from news analysts and political experts. It must be based on God’s Word and it produces a practical knowledge of what “Israel,” God’s people, ought to do. We must know the times, we must understand them, and we must know what to do."
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