8 occurrences

'Old' in the Bible

After this, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. Hezron had married her when he was 60 years old, and she bore Segub to him.

When David was old and full of days, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.

Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attainment OfMaking KingsDeath Approaching

The Levites 30 years old or more were counted; the total number of men was 38,000 by headcount.

Verse ConceptsThirtyThirty Thousand And Up

These were the sons of Levi by their ancestral houses—the heads of families, according to their registration by name in the headcount—20 years old or more, who worked in the service of the Lord’s temple.

Verse ConceptsMaturity, PhysicalMiddle Age

for according to the last words of David, the Levites 20 years old or more were to be counted—

Verse ConceptsMiddle Age

They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.

Verse ConceptsGreat And SmallAssignment

They cast lots for each gate according to their ancestral houses, young and old alike.

He died at a ripe old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon became king in his place.

Verse ConceptsAgingEnjoyment, Material ThingsHeirsMaturity, PhysicalOld Age, Attainment OfAge

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Ancient (98 instances)
Elder (43 instances)
Eldest (29 instances)
Former (176 instances)
Older (92 instances)
Previous (37 instances)
Sometime (23 instances)

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