Evidently, youths among God’s people in both the pre - Christian and Christian eras were assimilated into adult life at an earlier age than is common in many cultures today.
Paistab, et Jumala rahva seas sirgunud noored sulandusid nii eelkristlikul kui ka kristlikul ajastul täiskasvanuellu palju nooremalt, kui see on levinud paljudes tänapäeva kultuurides.