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The Age of Responsibility
Commentators explain that the age of twenty was considered the beginning of adulthood in ancient Israel. This was the age when men became liable for military service and when Levites began their sanctuary duties. Therefore, this offering was required of all adult men who were counted as part of the community.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 30:11–16
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 30:14
19th Century
Bishop
From twenty years old and above. — A Hebrew was not reckoned full grown till twenty. At twenty the liability to military …
John Gill
On Exodus 30:14
17th Century
Pastor
Every one that passes among them that are numbered, from
twenty years old and above
E…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 30:11–16
17th Century
Minister
The tribute was half a shekel, equivalent to about fifteen pence. The rich were not to give more, nor the poor less; the souls of the rich and poor…