Deuteronomy 21:17
Rather, he must acknowledge the son of the less loved wife as firstborn and give him the double portion of all he has, for that son is the beginning of his father’s procreative power– to him should go the right of the firstborn.
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Referenced Verses
- Gen 49:3 : 3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.
- Gen 25:31-34 : 31 But Jacob replied,“First sell me your birthright.” 32 “Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?” 33 But Jacob said,“Swear an oath to me now.” So Esau swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew; Esau ate and drank, then got up and went out. So Esau despised his birthright.
- Gen 25:5-6 : 5 Everything he owned Abraham left to his son Isaac. 6 But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to the east, away from his son Isaac.
- 1 Chr 5:1-2 : 1 Reuben’s Descendants The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn–(Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel’s son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records. 2 Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
- Ps 105:36 : 36 He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power.
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- Deut 21:15-162 verses88%
15Laws Concerning Children Suppose a man has two wives, one whom he loves more than the other, and they both bear him sons, with the firstborn being the child of the less loved wife.
16In the day he divides his inheritance he must not appoint as firstborn the son of the favorite wife in place of the other wife’s son who is actually the firstborn.
- Deut 21:18-203 verses76%
18If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,
19his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.
20They must declare to the elders of his city,“Our son is stubborn and rebellious and pays no attention to what we say– he is a glutton and drunkard.”
- 1 Chr 5:1-22 verses72%
1Reuben’s Descendants The sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn–(Now he was the firstborn, but when he defiled his father’s bed, his rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph, Israel’s son. So Reuben is not listed as firstborn in the genealogical records.
2Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
- Gen 48:17-193 verses71%
17When Joseph saw that his father placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him. So he took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.
18Joseph said to his father,“Not so, my father, for this is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”
19But his father refused and said,“I know, my son, I know. He too will become a nation and he too will become great. In spite of this, his younger brother will be even greater and his descendants will become a multitude of nations.”
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3Their father gave them many presents, including silver, gold, and other precious items, along with fortified cities in Judah. But he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
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2A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
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21An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
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29“Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats. You must give me the firstborn of your sons.
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6Then the first son she bears will continue the name of the dead brother, thus preventing his name from being blotted out of Israel.
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20Now the firstling of a donkey you may redeem with a lamb, but if you do not redeem it, then break its neck. You must redeem all the firstborn of your sons.“No one will appear before me empty-handed.
- Num 27:9-102 verses68%
9and if he has no daughter, then you are to give his inheritance to his brothers;
10and if he has no brothers, then you are to give his inheritance to his father’s brothers;
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14Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim’s head, although he was the younger. Crossing his hands, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
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12The younger of them said to his father,‘Father, give me the share of the estate that will belong to me.’ So he divided his assets between them.
- Exod 13:12-132 verses67%
12then you must give over to the LORD the first offspring of every womb. Every firstling of a beast that you have– the males will be the LORD’s.
13Every firstling of a donkey you must redeem with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, then you must break its neck. Every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.
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37Finally he sent his son to them, saying,‘They will respect my son.’
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26“It is not our custom here,” Laban replied,“to give the younger daughter in marriage before the firstborn.
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3Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.
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9If he designated her for his son, then he will deal with her according to the customary rights of daughters.
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21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
- Exod 4:22-232 verses66%
22You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,
23and I said to you,‘Let my son go that he may serve me,’ but since you have refused to let him go, I will surely kill your son, your firstborn!”’”
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24The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
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6Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
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41So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing his father had given to his brother. Esau said privately,“The time of mourning for my father is near; then I will kill my brother Jacob!”
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25A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
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27I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth’s kings.
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31If the ox gores a son or a daughter, the owner will be dealt with according to this rule.
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10“Suppose such a man has a violent son who sheds blood and does any of these things mentioned previously
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4You must give them the best of your grain, new wine, and olive oil, as well as the best of your wool when you shear your flocks.
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15Cursed be the man who made my father very glad when he brought him the news that a baby boy had been born to him!
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15The firstborn of every womb which they present to the LORD, whether human or animal, will be yours. Nevertheless, the firstborn sons you must redeem, and the firstborn males of unclean animals you must redeem.
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24The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
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14“But suppose he in turn has a son who notices all the sins his father commits, considers them, and does not follow his father’s example.
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8Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you!
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23The king said,“One says,‘My son is alive; your son is dead,’ while the other says,‘No, your son is dead; my son is alive.’”
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19You may say,‘God stores up a man’s punishment for his children!’ Instead let him repay the man himself so that he may be humbled!
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8He must eat the same share they do, despite any profits he may gain from the sale of his family’s inheritance.
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13This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.
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16For they are entirely given to me from among the Israelites. I have taken them for myself instead of all who open the womb, the firstborn sons of all the Israelites.