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Exodus 30:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the LORD.

Exodus 30:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 30:14

Theological / Devotional

Twenty years old. At this age the Israelite was considered to have reached manhood, to be eligible for military service (2 Chron. 25:5), and ready to assume the duties of citizenship. The Levites began their service in the tabernacle at this age 1 Chron. 23:24, 27; 2 Chron. 31:17; Ezra 3:8).

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