Men that had understanding of the times - This is best interpreted politically. Compare the cross-reference.

And of the children of Issachar ... — Rather, And of the sons of Issachar (came) men s…

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 12:23).

When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made, not as here, for a few days…