Genesis 46:13

Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times (for it was the king’s custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;

The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites;

Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand, of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand, of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand,

Leah said, “God has endowed me with a good dowry. Now my husband will live with me, because I have borne him six sons.” She named him Zebulun.

On the second day Nethanel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, gave his offering.

of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites.

The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be listed according to the birthright.

Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

She conceived again, and bore a son, and said, “Because Yahweh has heard that I am hated, he has therefore given me this son also.” She named him Simeon.

She conceived again, and bore a son. She said, “Now this time my husband will be joined to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi.

Leah said, “God has given me my hire, because I gave my servant to my husband.” She named him Issachar.

He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

He put the servants and their children in front, Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear.

As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin.

The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.

The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

These are the sons of Leah, whom she bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, with his daughter Dinah. All the souls of his sons and his daughters were thirty-three.

Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.

“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.

“Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.

Of Issachar: Nethanel the son of Zuar.

Of the children of Issachar, their generations, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all who were able to go out to war:

Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar. The prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.

Nethanel the son of Zuar was over the army of the tribe of the children of Issachar.

“These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.

About Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out; and Issachar, in your tents.

Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth. It reached to the brook that is before Jokneam.

Those whose root is in Amalek came out of Ephraim, after you, Benjamin, among your peoples. Governors come down out of Machir. Those who handle the marshal’s staff came out of Zebulun.

The princes of Issachar were with Deborah. As was Issachar, so was Barak. They rushed into the valley at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben, there were great resolves of heart.

These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s)—

With them, by their generations, after their fathers’ houses, were bands of the army for war, thirty-six thousand; for they had many wives and sons.

Of the children of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their heads were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their command.

David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, for Elnathan, for Jarib, for Elnathan, for Nathan, for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib and for Elnathan, who were teachers.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

Yahweh’s voice calls to the city, and wisdom sees your name: “Listen to the rod, and he who appointed it.

In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can’t discern the signs of the times!

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don’t interpret this time?

Therefore don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.