8 occurrences

'Old' in the Bible

This is why Joshua had to circumcise them: All the men old enough to fight when they left Egypt died on the journey through the desert after they left Egypt.

Verse ConceptsDying In The WildernessDeath As PunishmentDeath Of All Males

Indeed, for forty years the Israelites traveled through the desert until all the men old enough to fight when they left Egypt, the ones who had disobeyed the Lord, died off. For the Lord had sworn a solemn oath to them that he would not let them see the land he had sworn on oath to give them, a land rich in milk and honey.

Verse ConceptsFoodProperty, LandThe Number FortyDisobedience, To GodExclusionThe Promised Land40 To 50 YearsDeath As PunishmentMilk And Honeyconsequencesmovementwandering

They annihilated with the sword everything that breathed in the city, including men and women, young and old, as well as cattle, sheep, and donkeys.

Verse ConceptsSheepSwordsAnnihilationExterminationBoth Men And Animals Killedgenocide

When Joshua was very old, the Lord told him, "You are very old, and a great deal of land remains to be conquered.

Verse ConceptsLand, As A Divine GiftInfirmitiesGradual Conquest Of The Land

I was forty years old when Moses, the Lord's servant, sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy on the land and I brought back to him an honest report.

Verse ConceptsSpying

So now, look, the Lord has preserved my life, just as he promised, these past forty-five years since the Lord spoke these words to Moses, during which Israel traveled through the wilderness. Now look, I am today eighty-five years old.

Verse ConceptsAgingMiddle Age40 To 50 Yearswandering

A long time passed after the Lord made Israel secure from all their enemies, and Joshua was very old.

Verse ConceptsTime Of Peace

So Joshua summoned all Israel, including the elders, rulers, judges, and leaders, and told them: "I am very old.

Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersInfirmities

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Ancient (98 instances)
Elder (43 instances)
Eldest (29 instances)
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Older (92 instances)
Previous (37 instances)
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