The relative values of the persons appear to be regulated according to an estimate of the probable value of their future work:

As regards the…

If it be from five years old, even unto twenty years. — From the fact that a child of five years is mentioned here, it is…

And if [it be] from five years old, even unto to twenty years
old
Not that one of fiv…

Zeal for the service of God inclined the Israelites, on some occasions, to dedicate themselves or their children to the service of the Lord, in his…