“The numeric systems of the ancient Near East were predominantly heximal (based upon ascending groups of six), and the maximum number that could easily be calculated was 60. The number 70 may have been used to symbolically represent a numeric value of staggering proportions or perhaps the number of years representing a generation.” -Archaeological Study Bible

“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.