16 Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and (A)Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight,

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20 And we know that the Son of God has come and (A)has given us understanding, so that we may know (B)him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and (C)eternal life.

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Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

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21 (A)He changes times and seasons;
    (B)he removes kings and sets up kings;
(C)he gives wisdom to the wise
    (D)and knowledge to those who have understanding;

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When a land transgresses, (A)it has many rulers,
    but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
    its stability will long continue.

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The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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For (A)the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

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21 (A)Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

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18 And (A)by the good hand of our God on us, they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of (B)Mahli the son of Levi, son of Israel, namely Sherebiah with his sons and kinsmen, 18;

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13 Of the sons of Adonikam, those who came later, their names being Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men.

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12 Hiram also said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, (A)who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, (B)who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.

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14 The lot for the east fell to Shelemiah. They cast lots also for his son Zechariah, a shrewd counselor, and his lot came out for the north.

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32 Of Issachar, men who (A)had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.

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11 And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

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