laronius Posted October 23, 2024 Report Posted October 23, 2024 Nine of the twelve Nephite disciples of Christ requested that after they had "lived unto the age of man" that they speedily return to Him in heaven. The Lord consequently set that age at 72 years old. Is there any known doctrinal significance to that age? Maybe back then that was old. Now days not so much. The closest thing I can think of are Seventies called until age 70. It's also odd that Jesus didn't just say "When you eventually die..." but set a specific age for it. Quote
CV75 Posted October 23, 2024 Report Posted October 23, 2024 55 minutes ago, laronius said: Nine of the twelve Nephite disciples of Christ requested that after they had "lived unto the age of man" that they speedily return to Him in heaven. The Lord consequently set that age at 72 years old. Is there any known doctrinal significance to that age? Maybe back then that was old. Now days not so much. The closest thing I can think of are Seventies called until age 70. It's also odd that Jesus didn't just say "When you eventually die..." but set a specific age for it. 72 years was the age for their retirement plan's required minimum distribution, and this allowed them to spend it all at once ahead of time. NeuroTypical, laronius and mrmarklin 2 1 Quote
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