And they had no child This was regarded as a heavy misfortune because it cut off all hope of the birth of the Messiah in that family. It was also regarded as often involving a moral reproach, and as being a punishment for sin. See Genesis 11:30; Genesis 18:11; Genesis 30:1-23; Exodus 23:26; Deuteronomy 7:14; Judges 13:2-3; 1 Samuel 1:6; 1 Samuel 1:27; Isaiah 47:9.

well stricken in years A priest apparently might minister until any age, but Levites were partiallysuperannuated at 50 (Numbers 3:1-39; Numbers 3:4; Numbers 8:25).

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