Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ec 12:1-8​—In poetic terms, King Solomon describes some of the infirmities that come with age, such as diminished vision (“the ladies looking out the windows find it dark”) and diminished hearing (“the daughters of song grow faint”)

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 12:2, 23​—Elderly prophet Samuel knows how important it is that he continue to pray in behalf of Jehovah’s people

• 2Sa 19:31-39​—King David is grateful to elderly Barzillai for his loyal support, and Barzillai modestly acknowledges his limitations when asked to do more than he is able

• Ps 71:9, 18​—Fearful of not being useful in his old age, King David begs Jehovah not to cast him off but to give him strength so that he can teach the next generation about Him

• Lu 2:36-38​—The prophetess Anna, an elderly widow, is blessed for her devotion and faithful service

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ge 12:1-4​—At 75 years of age, Abraham receives a life-changing assignment from Jehovah

• Da 10:11, 19; 12:13​—An angel visits the prophet Daniel, who is in his 90’s, to assure him that he is precious to Jehovah and that he will be rewarded for his faithfulness

• Lu 1:5-13​—Jehovah blesses elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth with the miraculous birth of a son, John

• Lu 2:25-35​—Jehovah grants elderly Simeon the privilege of seeing the infant who will become the Messiah; Simeon utters an inspired prophecy about him

• Ac 7:23, 30-36​—The prophet Moses is 80 years old when Jehovah entrusts him with leadership over His people, Israel

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ge 45:9-11; 47:12​—Joseph sends for his elderly father, Jacob, and provides for him until his death

• Ru 1:14-17; 2:2, 17, 18, 23​—Ruth supports an older woman, Naomi, with words and actions

• Joh 19:26, 27​—While dying on the torture stake, Jesus entrusts the care of his mother to his beloved apostle John