fortieth. The number of Probation. See App-10. First month, Miriam died, Num_20:1; fifth month, Aaron died, Num_33:38; at the end, Moses died on 29 Sebat, 1452; for the thirty days' mourning end with last day of the fortieth year (29 Adar, 1452). See App-50,:4.
children = sons.
according unto, &c. Always thus. Compare 2Pe_1:20, 2Pe_1:21.