1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Chronicles 31:16

Besides the males, from three years old and upward, to all that went into the temple of the Lord, and whatsoever there was need of in the ministry, and their offices according to their courses, day by day,

Besides, (exceptis.; Calmet) not to mention. (Haydock) See Leviticus 23:38. Girls are included, ver. 18. It is supposed (Calmet) that children were at the breast till they were three years old, and therefore no portion is assigned them before. (Mariana)