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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Young Man</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_young_man.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/37-2.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/y/young.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Young Man</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_young_lions.htm" title="The Young Lions">◄</a> The Young Man <a href="/topical/t/the_young_man_leading_samson.htm" title="The Young Man Leading Samson">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the Bible, the term "young man" is used to describe individuals who are in the early stages of adulthood, often characterized by vigor, strength, and potential for growth. The Scriptures provide numerous examples of young men who played significant roles in biblical narratives, serving as models of faith, courage, and sometimes folly.<br><br><b>Old Testament Examples</b><br><br>1. <b>Joseph</b>: Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, is a prominent young man in the Old Testament. At the age of seventeen, he was sold into slavery by his brothers (<a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Genesis 37:2</a>). Despite his youth, Joseph demonstrated remarkable faith and integrity, eventually rising to become the second most powerful man in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a>).<br><br>2. <b>David</b>: David, the youngest son of Jesse, was anointed by the prophet Samuel while still a young man (<a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a>). His youthful courage and reliance on God were evident when he faced Goliath, the Philistine giant, with nothing but a sling and five smooth stones (<a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">1 Samuel 17:40-50</a>).<br><br>3. <b>Daniel</b>: Taken into Babylonian captivity as a young man, Daniel distinguished himself through his unwavering commitment to God. He and his friends refused to defile themselves with the king's food, choosing instead to adhere to their dietary laws (<a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel 1:8-16</a>). Daniel's faithfulness led to his rise in the Babylonian and Persian courts.<br><br><b>New Testament Examples</b><br><br>1. <b>The Rich Young Ruler</b>: In the Gospels, Jesus encounters a rich young man who inquires about eternal life (<a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Matthew 19:16-22</a>; <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Mark 10:17-22</a>; <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">Luke 18:18-23</a>). Despite his adherence to the commandments, the young man is unable to part with his wealth, illustrating the challenge of prioritizing spiritual over material wealth.<br><br>2. <b>Timothy</b>: A young disciple of Paul, Timothy is an example of a young man entrusted with significant responsibility in the early Church. Paul encourages him not to let anyone despise his youth but to set an example for believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (<a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a>).<br><br>3. <b>The Young Man at the Tomb</b>: In Mark's Gospel, a young man dressed in a white robe is found sitting in the empty tomb of Jesus, announcing His resurrection to the women who came to anoint His body (<a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5-6</a>). This young man is often interpreted as an angelic figure, symbolizing the triumph of life over death.<br><br><b>Characteristics and Themes</b><br><br>The biblical portrayal of young men often highlights themes of potential, growth, and the importance of making wise choices. Young men in Scripture are frequently depicted as being at a crossroads, where decisions can lead to either great blessing or significant downfall. The Bible encourages young men to pursue righteousness, wisdom, and a deep relationship with God.<br><br><b>Proverbs and Wisdom Literature</b><br><br>The Book of Proverbs offers guidance specifically aimed at young men, emphasizing the pursuit of wisdom and the fear of the Lord as the foundation for a successful life. <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a> states that the proverbs are given "to impart prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young."<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not provide a singular definition of what it means to be a young man, it offers numerous examples and teachings that underscore the importance of faith, integrity, and the pursuit of godly wisdom. Young men are encouraged to seek God's guidance and to live lives that honor Him, setting a foundation for future growth and service in His kingdom.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/y/young.htm">Young</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/y/young_men--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/y/young_men--religious_young_men--the_rich_young_man.htm">Young Men: Religious Young Men: The Rich Young Man</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/older.htm">Older (43 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/othniel.htm">Othniel (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/birthright.htm">Birthright (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elder.htm">Elder (34 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