Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5658 boys

5658 boys

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As those who would continue the family line boys were seen as a great blessing from God. Circumcised on the eighth day, as they grew towards maturity they were to be taught by their fathers. In the story of God's people, Israelite boys are seen serving God, being ministered to by men of God and suffering at the hands of ungodly kings.

Boys in general are seen as a blessing from God

Psalm 127:3-5 See also Ruth 4:13-17; Psalm 128:3-4

Particular boys who are seen as a special gift from God

The boy Isaac, a gift to Abraham and Sarah

Genesis 17:15-22 See also Genesis 21:1-7

The boy Samson, a gift to Manoah and his wife

Judges 13:2-5 See also Judges 13:24-25

The boy Samuel, a gift to Elkanah and Hannah

1 Samuel 1:1-20

The boy John, a gift to Zechariah and Elizabeth

Luke 1:5-25 See also Luke 1:57-66

The boy Jesus, a gift to Mary and Joseph

Luke 1:26-38 See also Matthew 1:20-21

Boys were circumcised on the eighth day

Genesis 17:9-14 See also Leviticus 12:3; Luke 1:59; Luke 2:21

Boys were taught by their fathers

Proverbs 4:1-4 While examples of fatherly instruction in Scripture are confined to wisdom literature and liturgical material, other sources indicate that the education provided was more wide-ranging, and would include the teaching of a trade. See also Exodus 13:8; Deuteronomy 6:20-25; Proverbs 4:10-13

Israelite boys who served God

The boy Samuel served God in the temple

1 Samuel 3:1-21

The boy David served God by killing Goliath

1 Samuel 17:20-51

The boy King Joash served God

2 Chronicles 24:1-2 pp 2 Kings 12:1-2

The boy King Josiah served God

2 Chronicles 34:1-2 pp 2 Kings 22:1-2

The boy Jesus had a conscious relationship with God

Luke 2:41-50

Boys who are ministered to by men of God