All Bible References are some The Living Bible:
· Joshua 8:35, “Every commandment Moses had ever given was read before the entire assembly, including the women and children and the foreigners who lived among the Israelis.”
· 2 Chronicles 20:13,”As the people from every part of Judah stood before the Lord with their little ones, wives, and children.”
· Ezra 8:21,”Then I declared a fast while we were at the Ahava River so that we would humble ourselves before our God; and we prayed that he would give us a good journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.”
· Nehemiah 8:2,3; 12:43,”So Ezra the priest brought out them the scroll of Moses’ laws. He stood on a wooden stand made especially for the occasion so that everyone could see him as he read. He faced the square in front of the Water Gate, and read from early morning until noon. Everyone stood up as he opened the scroll. And all who were old enough to understand paid close attention.” “Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given us cause for great joy. The women and children rejoiced too, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem was heard far away!”
· Matthew 21:15,”But when the chief priests and other Jewish leaders saw these wonderful miracles, and heard even little children in the Temple shouting, “God bless the son of David,” they disturbed and indignant and asked him, “Do you hear what these children are saying?”
· Luke 2:46, “He (Jesus) was in the Temple, sitting among the teachers of Laws, discussing deep question with them and amazing everyone with his understanding and answers.”
· From the age of 3 & up—2 Chronicles 31:16,”However, the priests on duty at the Temple and their families were supplied directly from there, so they were not included in this distribution.”
· Dedicated to God—Judges 11:39; 13:7, “Then she returned to her father, who did as he had vowed. So she was never married. And after that it became a custom in Israel.” ”but he told me, “You are going to have a baby boy!” And he told me not to eat food that isn’t kosher, for the baby is going to be a Nazirite—he will be dedicated to God from the moment of his birth until the day of his death!”
· I Samuel 1:22,28,”Without Hannah, for she told her husband, “Wait until the baby is weaned, and then I will take him to the Tabernacle and leave him there.” “and now I am giving him to the Lord for as long as he lives.” So she left him there at the Tabernacle for the Lord to use.”