Prior to the Mabul people lived for hundreds of years. After the Mabul lifespans shortened although we see that the Avos lived in the 180 year range. In the Pasuk in Tehilim we say Yemei Shenoseinu Shivim Shana, V'Im Bgevuros Shemonim Shana. Where does the saying "You should live till 120" come from? And why Davka 120?
Answer
Because thats when Moshe Rabenu lived until and no one can Live longer than him two sources that discus this reason and its shortcomings:
and Wolfish Musings
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