And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand.
And their relatives among all the families of Issachar were brave and mighty warriors, counted in all their family records as eighty-seven thousand.
This verse records that the tribe of Issachar had 87,000 brave warriors counted in their family genealogies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which was written during or after the Babylonian exile, the author compiles detailed genealogies of Israel's tribes to preserve the nation's history and reaffirm God's covenant promises. This verse specifically records the descendants of the tribe of Issachar, highlighting their reputation as strong warriors and numbering them at 87,000 based on family records. These genealogies helped the returning exiles reconnect with their heritage and understand their place in God's ongoing plan.
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