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It is a number that, while not as symbolically significant as others like seven or forty, still holds importance in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Occurrences in Scripture:</b><br><br>1. <b>Caleb's Age</b>: One of the most notable mentions of the number eighty-five is in relation to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. Caleb is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness and courage. In the Book of Joshua, Caleb declares his age as eighty-five when he requests the hill country of Hebron as his inheritance. Despite his age, Caleb asserts his strength and readiness for battle, demonstrating his unwavering faith in God's promises. The passage reads: "Now behold, the LORD has kept me alive, just as He promised, these forty-five years since the LORD spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old" (<a href="/joshua/14-10.htm">Joshua 14:10</a>).<br><br>2. <b>Genealogical Reference</b>: The number eighty-five also appears in genealogical contexts, often indicating the age of individuals at significant points in their lives. While specific references to the age of eighty-five are not as frequent as other ages, it is part of the broader biblical pattern of recording ages to highlight the longevity and life experiences of key figures.<br><br><b>Symbolic and Theological Implications:</b><br><br>· <b>Longevity and Faithfulness</b>: The mention of eighty-five in the context of Caleb's life underscores themes of longevity and faithfulness. Caleb's life serves as a testament to the rewards of steadfast faith and obedience to God. His strength at eighty-five is a reminder of God's sustaining power and the fulfillment of His promises to those who remain faithful.<br><br>· <b>Inheritance and Promise</b>: Caleb's request for Hebron at the age of eighty-five is significant in the narrative of Israel's conquest of Canaan. It highlights the importance of inheritance and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. Caleb's claim to Hebron is not just a personal victory but a realization of the divine promise given to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, age was often associated with wisdom, experience, and authority. The recording of specific ages in the Bible serves to emphasize the significance of the individuals and events described. The age of eighty-five, as seen in Caleb's account, reflects a period of life where one's accumulated wisdom and experience are brought to bear on fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>While the number eighty-five may not carry the same symbolic weight as other numbers in the Bible, its occurrences, particularly in the life of Caleb, provide valuable insights into themes of faith, perseverance, and the fulfillment of God's promises. Through Caleb's example, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's provision and timing, regardless of age or circumstance.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8084.htm"><span class="l">8084. shemonim -- an eighty</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2), 186,400* (1), 188* (1), 280,000* (2), 284* (1), 288* (1), 8,580* (1), 80 (2),<br> 80,000* (3), 87,000* (1), eightieth (1), eighty (11), <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> (2), eighty <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8084.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/question_eighty-five_the_effects_of.htm"><span class="l">Question <b>Eighty</b>-<b>Five</b> the Effects of Sin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Question <b>Eighty</b>-<b>Five</b> THE EFFECTS OF SIN. THE EFFECTS OF SIN We must now consider<br> the effects of sin. We must consider the corruption <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/nature and grace/question eighty-five the effects of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/wesley_describes_himself_at_eighty-five.htm"><span class="l">Wesley Describes Himself at <b>Eighty</b>-<b>Five</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Money for the Poor; Visits the House of Lords; His Reasons for his Long Life; "How<br> is the Tide Turned;" Last Entries Wesley Describes Himself at <b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley describes himself at eighty-five.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/how_moody_treated_the_committees.htm"><span class="l">How Moody Treated the Committees.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Fourscore and Five. When we went to London there was an old woman <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> years<br> old, who came to the meetings and said she wanted a hand in that work. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/how moody treated the committees.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/american_board_of_foreign_missions.htm"><span class="l">American Board of Foreign Missions.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The number of the missions in 1841 was twenty-six; stations, <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b>; and ordained<br> missionaries, one hundred and thirty-six, ten of whom were physicians. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hayward/the book of religions/american board of foreign missions.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/american_baptist_board_of_foreign.htm"><span class="l">American Baptist Board of Foreign Missions.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> five missionaries and assistant missionaries, one native assistant, two churches<br> of twenty-five members, and two schools containing <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> scholars. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hayward/the book of religions/american baptist board of foreign.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/episcopal_missions.htm"><span class="l">Episcopal Missions.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This Society now has under its charge one hundred and forty-five domestic, and twelve<br> foreign stations, employing <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> domestic and eleven foreign <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/episcopal missions.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/"><span class="l">Nature and Grace</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article Four Whether Original Sin is in All Men Equally. Question <b>Eighty</b>-<b>Five</b> THE<br> EFFECTS OF SIN. Article One Whether Sin Diminishes Natural Good. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/nature and grace/</font><p><a href="/library/farrar/gathering_clouds_a_tale_of_the_days_of_st_chrysostom/chapter_lxxi_happy_children_and.htm"><span class="l">Happy Children and Prosperous Days</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Babylas, at Antioch, at the same time with David's Philip and Andrew, by Bishop<br> Eustathius, who, after the death of Porphyry, and after <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> years of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter lxxi happy children and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/book_5_footnotes.htm"><span class="l">Book 5 Footnotes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It was full two days' journey on foot from Jerusalem, 1 Samuel 21:5. The number<br> of priests here slain in Josephus is three hundred and <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b>, and but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 5 footnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/the_cost_of_a_lie.htm"><span class="l">The Cost of a Lie</span></a> <br><b>...</b> On that day he killed <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> men who wore the priestly robes. But Abiathar,<br> one of the sons of Ahimelech, escaped and fled to David. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the cost of a lie.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/eighty-five.htm"><span class="l"><b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b>. Eighty-eight, <b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b>. Eighty-four . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b> (4 Occurrences). Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eighty-five.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eighty.htm"><span class="l">Eighty (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Now, behold, I am <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> years old, today. (WEB BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV).<br> Judges 3:30 So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eighty.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/doeg.htm"><span class="l">Doeg (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> flocks (1 Samuel 21:7). At the command of Saul he slew the high priest Ahimelech<br> (qv) at Nob, together with all the priests to the number of <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> persons <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doeg.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/assyrians.htm"><span class="l">Assyrians (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Kings 19:35 It happened that night, that the angel of Yahweh went out, and struck<br> one hundred <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/assyrians.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/assyrian.htm"><span class="l">Assyrian (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Kings 19:35 It happened that night, that the angel of Yahweh went out, and struck<br> one hundred <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/assyrian.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wore.htm"><span class="l">Wore (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 18 The king said to Doeg, "Turn and attack the priests!" Doeg the Edomite turned,<br> and he attacked the priests, and he killed on that day <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> people who <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wore.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forty-five.htm"><span class="l">Forty-five (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> while Israel walked in the wilderness. Now, behold, I am <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> years<br> old, today. (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 7:3 It <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forty-five.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/edomite.htm"><span class="l">Edomite (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 18 The king said to Doeg, "Turn and attack the priests!" Doeg the Edomite turned,<br> and he attacked the priests, and he killed on that day <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> people who <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/edomite.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eighty-four.htm"><span class="l">Eighty-four (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Eighty-four. <b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b>, Eighty-four. Eighty-seven . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (WEB BBE DBY RSV). <b>Eighty</b>-<b>five</b>, Eighty-four. Eighty-seven . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eighty-four.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/e'domite.htm"><span class="l">E'domite (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 18 The king said to Doeg, "Turn and attack the priests!" Doeg the Edomite turned,<br> and he attacked the priests, and he killed on that day <b>eighty</b>-<b>five</b> people who <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/e'domite.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Celebrate-Recovery.html">Is Celebrate Recovery a biblically sound program? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/blasphemy-blaspheme.html">What is blasphemy? What does it mean to blaspheme? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/was-King-Saul-saved.html">Was King Saul saved? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Eighty-five (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/14-10.htm">Joshua 14:10</a></span><br />"Now, behold, Yahweh has kept me alive, as he spoke, these forty-five years, from the time that Yahweh spoke this word to Moses, while Israel walked in the wilderness. Now, behold, I am <span class="boldtext">eighty-five</span> years old, today.<br /><span class="source">(WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">1 Samuel 22:18</a></span><br />The king said to Doeg, "Turn and attack the priests!" Doeg the Edomite turned, and he attacked the priests, and he killed on that day <span class="boldtext">eighty-five</span> people who wore a linen ephod.<br /><span class="source">(WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />It happened that night, that the angel of Yahweh went out, and struck one hundred <span class="boldtext">eighty-five</span> thousand in the camp of the Assyrians. When men arose early in the morning, behold, these were all dead bodies.<br /><span class="source">(WEB BBE DBY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36</a></span><br />The angel of Yahweh went out and struck one hundred and <span class="boldtext">eighty-five</span> thousand men in the camp of the Assyrians. When men arose early in the morning, behold, these were all dead bodies.<br /><span class="source">(WEB BBE DBY RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/eighty-five.htm">Eighty-five</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/num/284.htm">284 (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/linen.htm">Linen (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worshipping.htm">Worshipping (49 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/widow.htm">Widow (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worshipped.htm">Worshipped (81 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worshiped.htm">Worshiped (83 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worshiping.htm">Worshiping (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fastings.htm">Fastings (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/totaled.htm">Totaled (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eighty-seven.htm">Eighty-seven (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eighty.htm">Eighty (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eighty-five.htm">Eighty-five (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/depart.htm">Depart (211 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/praying.htm">Praying (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/petitions.htm">Petitions (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anna.htm">Anna (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/absent.htm">Absent (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/serving.htm">Serving (85 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/herself.htm">Herself (121 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/didn't.htm">Didn't (734 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/till.htm">Till (774 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fasts.htm">Fasts (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/age.htm">Age (404 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple (614 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/eighty-eight.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Eighty-eight"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Eighty-eight" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/eighty-four.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Eighty-four"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Eighty-four" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>