Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The relatives who were fighting men belonging to all the clans of Issachar, as listed in their genealogy, were 87,000 in all. New Living Translation The total number of mighty warriors from all the clans of the tribe of Issachar was 87,000. All of them were listed in their genealogical records. English Standard Version Their kinsmen belonging to all the clans of Issachar were in all 87,000 mighty warriors, enrolled by genealogy. Berean Standard Bible Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. Berean Literal Bible And their brothers among all the clans of Issachar were mighty men, eighty-seven thousand in all reckoned. King James Bible And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. New King James Version Now their brethren among all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, listed by their genealogies, eighty-seven thousand in all. New American Standard Bible Their relatives among all the families of Issachar were valiant warriors, registered by genealogy, eighty-seven thousand in all. NASB 1995 Their relatives among all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, enrolled by genealogy, in all 87,000. NASB 1977 And their relatives among all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, enrolled by genealogy, in all 87,000. Legacy Standard Bible Their relatives among all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, recorded by genealogy, in all 87,000. Amplified Bible Their relatives among all the families of Issachar, courageous men, registered by genealogies, were 87,000 in all. Berean Annotated Bible Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar (there is recompense) who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. Christian Standard Bible Their tribesmen who were valiant warriors belonging to all the families of Issachar totaled 87,000 in their genealogies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their tribesmen who were warriors belonging to all the families of Issachar totaled 87,000 in their genealogies. American Standard Version And their brethren among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, reckoned in all by genealogy, were fourscore and seven thousand. Contemporary English Version In fact, according to family records, the tribe of Issachar had a total of 87,000 warriors. English Revised Version And their brethren among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valour, reckoned in all by genealogy, were fourscore and seven thousand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their relatives (that is, all of Issachar's families) were fighting men. A total of 87,000 of them was recorded in the genealogy. Good News Translation The official records of all the families of the tribe of Issachar listed 87,000 men eligible for military duty. International Standard Version As recorded in their genealogy, a total of 87,000 trained warriors belonged to all of the clans of Issachar. NET Bible Altogether the genealogical records of the clans of Issachar listed 87,000 warriors. New Heart English Bible Their brothers among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, reckoned in all by genealogy, were eighty-seven thousand. Webster's Bible Translation And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies eighty and seven thousand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTheir kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. World English Bible Their brothers among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, listed in all by genealogy, were eighty-seven thousand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand their brothers of all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, listed by their genealogy, [are] eighty-seven thousand for the whole. Berean Literal Bible And their brothers among all the clans of Issachar were mighty men, eighty-seven thousand in all reckoned. Young's Literal Translation and their brethren of all the families of Issachar are mighty of valour, eighty and seven thousand, all have their genealogy. Smith's Literal Translation And their brethren to all the families of Issachar strong mighty ones, eighty and seven thousand, being enrolled for all. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir brethren also throughout all the house of Issachar, were numbered fourscore and seven thousand most valiant men for war. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, their brothers, throughout all the kindred of Issachar, were numbered as eighty-seven thousand, very fit for battle. New American Bible than their fellow tribesmen. In all the clans of Issachar there was a total of eighty-seven thousand warriors listed in their family records. New Revised Standard Version Their kindred belonging to all the families of Issachar were in all eighty-seven thousand mighty warriors, enrolled by genealogy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their brethren, all the families of Issachar, were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogy, eighty-seven thousand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their brothers, all the families of the house of Issakar, mighty men of the army: eighty and seven thousand. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their brethren among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valour, reckoned in all by genealogy, were fourscore and seven thousand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their brethren among all the families of Issachar, also mighty men, were eighty-seven thousand - this was the number of them all. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Issachar…4In addition to them, according to their genealogy, they had 36,000 troops for battle, for they had many wives and children. 5Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. Cross References Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar Numbers 26:23-25 These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300. Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. Joshua 19:17-23 The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, … who were mighty men of valor Joshua 10:7 So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. Joshua 1:14 Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” totaled 87,000, Numbers 1:29 those registered to the tribe of Issachar numbered 54,400. 1 Chronicles 21:5 And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. 2 Chronicles 26:13 Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. as listed in their genealogies. 1 Chronicles 9:1 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. Ezra 2:62 These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. Nehemiah 7:5 Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it: Numbers 1:46 And all those counted totaled 603,550. Numbers 26:51 These men of Israel numbered 601,730 in all. Judges 20:2 The leaders of all the people and all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God’s people: 400,000 men on foot, armed with swords. 2 Samuel 24:9 And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000. Treasury of Scripture And their brothers among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. Jump to Previous Belonging Clans Eighty Eighty-Seven Enrolled Families Fourscore Genealogies Genealogy Great Issachar Is'sachar Kinsmen Listed Mighty Reckoned Recorded Registered Relatives Seven Thousand Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorsJump to Next Belonging Clans Eighty Eighty-Seven Enrolled Families Fourscore Genealogies Genealogy Great Issachar Is'sachar Kinsmen Listed Mighty Reckoned Recorded Registered Relatives Seven Thousand Valiant Valor Valour War Warriors1 Chronicles 7 1. The sons of Issachar;6. of Benjamin; 13. of Naphtali; 14. of Manasseh; 15. and of Ephraim. 21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath. 23. His posterity by Beriah. 28. Their habitations. 30. The sons of Asher. Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar The tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. This phrase highlights the unity and collective identity of the tribe, emphasizing their familial connections. Issachar's territory was located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, which was significant for agriculture and trade. The tribe is often associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:32, where the men of Issachar are described as having understanding of the times. who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000 as listed in their genealogies Persons / Places / Events 1. IssacharOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Issachar, the fifth son of Jacob and Leah. Known for their strength and valor. 2. Mighty Men of Valor A term used to describe warriors of great courage and strength, often used in the Old Testament to denote those who were capable and ready for battle. 3. Genealogy The record of descent or lineage, which was crucial for establishing identity and inheritance among the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage and IdentityUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our identity in Christ. Just as the genealogy of Issachar established their role and identity, knowing our place in God's family can empower us to live boldly. Valor and Courage in Faith The "mighty men of valor" remind us of the courage required in our spiritual battles. We are called to be strong and courageous in our faith, trusting in God's power and promises. The Role of Community and Family The collective strength of Issachar's descendants highlights the importance of community and family in our spiritual journey. We are stronger together, supporting and encouraging one another in our walk with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 7:5?2. How does 1 Chronicles 7:5 demonstrate God's blessing on Issachar's descendants? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from Issachar's "87,000 mighty warriors"? 4. How does Issachar's strength compare to other tribes in 1 Chronicles? 5. How can we apply Issachar's example of strength and unity in our lives? 6. What does Issachar's growth teach us about faithfulness and God's promises? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 7:5 fit into the broader narrative of Israel's tribal history? 8. What is the significance of the number of warriors mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:5? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 7:5 reflect the military organization of ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7? 11. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture? 12. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 13. How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)? 14. If Adam and Eve were the first humans, how do we explain genetic evidence of human populations never dipping below thousands? What Does 1 Chronicles 7:5 Mean Their kinsmen• The phrase points back to the previously named descendants of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 7:1–4. • Scripture shows that Israel’s tribes were tightly knit by blood ties (Genesis 46:13; Numbers 26:23–25), so “kinsmen” stresses real, literal relatives. • God’s covenant dealings moved through identifiable family lines (Exodus 6:14; Ezra 2:59), underscoring that His promises are anchored in concrete history, not myth. Belonging to all the families of Issachar • Issachar was Jacob’s ninth son; his tribe grew into several “clans” or “houses” (Numbers 26:23–25). • Mentioning “all” the families assures us that no branch is excluded from the count; God’s record-keeping is comprehensive (Malachi 3:16). • Cross-reference 1 Chronicles 12:32, where Issachar’s men are praised for understanding the times—showing the tribe’s unified contribution to Israel’s life. Who were mighty men of valor • “Mighty men” highlights military strength and courage (Judges 6:12; 2 Samuel 17:10). • Valor is not merely physical prowess; it includes moral resolve to defend God’s people (Nehemiah 4:14). • Issachar’s reputation balances earlier imagery of a “strong donkey” (Genesis 49:14–15) with a warrior profile, reminding us that God equips His people for varied service. Totaled 87,000 • The specific figure signals historical accuracy; the chronicler did not round off casually (compare 1 Chronicles 12:37, “120,000”). • Earlier wilderness census numbers list Issachar at 54,400 (Numbers 1:29) and 64,300 (Numbers 26:25). The increase to 87,000 shows God’s blessing and population growth through the generations (Deuteronomy 1:10). • Large numbers of trained men indicate the tribe’s capacity to contribute significantly to national defense and kingdom stability (1 Chronicles 21:5). As listed in their genealogies • Genealogies in Chronicles serve theological and administrative purposes—confirming land rights, priestly duties, and military organization (Ezra 2:62; Nehemiah 7:64). • Precise records guarded Israel against intermarriage with pagan nations and preserved messianic lineage (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:1–17). • The chronicler’s confidence in these lists encourages readers to trust God’s meticulous oversight of His people (Psalm 139:16). summary 1 Chronicles 7:5 underscores that every clan of Issachar was counted, courageous, and abundantly blessed—87,000 strong. The detailed genealogy affirms Scripture’s historical reliability and highlights God’s faithful preservation of His covenant people, equipping them for service and protection within the larger family of Israel. Hebrew Their kinsmenוַאֲחֵיהֶ֗ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) belonging to all לְכֹל֙ (lə·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the families מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת (miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Issachar יִשָׂשכָ֔ר (yi·śā·š·ḵār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom [who were] mighty warriors חֲיָלִ֑ים (ḥă·yā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength totaled לַכֹּֽל׃ (lak·kōl) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every 87,000, שְׁמוֹנִ֤ים (šə·mō·w·nîm) Number - common plural Strong's 8084: Eighty, eightieth as listed in their genealogies. הִתְיַחְשָׂ֖ם (hiṯ·yaḥ·śām) Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3187: To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy Links 1 Chronicles 7:5 NIV1 Chronicles 7:5 NLT 1 Chronicles 7:5 ESV 1 Chronicles 7:5 NASB 1 Chronicles 7:5 KJV 1 Chronicles 7:5 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 7:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 7:5 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 7:5 French Bible 1 Chronicles 7:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:5 Their brothers among all the families (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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