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Among the Hebrews children (whom it was customary for the mothers to nurse, Exodus 2:7-9; 1 Samuel 1:23; Song of Solomon 8:1 ) were not generally weaned till they were three or four years old.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Wean'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/wean.html. 1897.

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