From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command.

Psalm of Thanksgiving

Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.

What more can David still say to You concerning the honor bestowed on Your servant? For You know Your servant.

Lord, for Your servant’s sake, and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished all this greatness, to make known all these great things.

So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the people, “Go, count Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and bring me word so that I may know their number.”

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Since I know, my God, that You put the heart to the test and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You.