And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.
Parallel translations
- WEB The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.
- BSB The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar:
- ESV The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the people of Issachar, according to their clans.
- NKJV The fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.
- NASB The fourth lot went to Issachar, to the sons of Issachar according to their families.
- NLT The fourth allotment of land went to the clans of the tribe of Issachar.
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Quick answer
The fourth lot came out for Issachar, according to its families. The description of this tribe's inheritance begins.
Overview
Issachar received the fourth allotment in the fertile region near the Jezreel valley. Jacob's blessing had spoken of Issachar as a strong tribe settling in pleasant land. The opening of this account continues the orderly distribution of the inheritance, showing God's faithful provision for each tribe in turn as He fulfilled His covenant promise to Israel.
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