Thematic Bible: Male
Thematic Bible
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Children » Male » If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
I mean this: As long as the heir is under age he is not a whit better off than a slave, although he is heir of all the property, but he is under guardians and trustees until the time fixed by the father.