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VERSE: Nu04-02a
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RASHIS COVERED: Nu04-02a

The following two verses discuss Levite work in the
temple.

>Nu08-24 At 25 years they will come for Temple work
>Nu04-02 From 30 years..to 50 all who come for Temple work
	

The 2 verses appear contradictory since one suggests
that the beginning age is 25 while the other suggests
that the beginning age is 30.

Actually it is EDUCATION that starts at 25
After a 5 year study program they begin SERVICE at 30	

We have already presented this derivation (with further
support from the verses) in our 2 dozen part series on
Rabbi Ishmaels principle of 2 complementary verses. The
above two verses are an example of resolving a contradiction
by perceiving them as 2 stages of the same process

We brought these verses here because of the
MORAL LESSONS/REASONS that Rashi derives from them. For
even though the primary intention of these verses is not
to tell me about education, nevertheless, I can infer
certain principles.

EXAMPLES:
(1) A person who did not succeed in a 5 year program will
probably never succeed

(2) The best age for physical activity is 30-50. Strength
begins to wain after 50 and is not mature till 30 (NOTE: The
Levites in Nu04 were in charge of carrying temple items)


PRINCIPLES: MORAL LESSONS/REASONS
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