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
My point is this--As long as the heir is under age, there is no difference between him and a slave, though he is master of the whole estate. He is subject to the control of guardians and stewards, during the period for which his father has power to appoint them.