Deuteronomy 21:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

Instead, he shall acknowledge the son of the hated wife as the firstborn, and he shall give to him a double portion of all that he has. For he is the first among his children, and the rights of the firstborn are owed to him.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority.

2 Kings 2:9

And when they had gone across, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what you wish that I may do for you, before I am taken from you." And Elisha said, "I beg you, that twice your spirit may be accomplished in me."

2 Chronicles 21:3

And their father gave to them many gifts of silver, and gold, and valuables, with very fortified cities in Judah. But the kingdom he handed on to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn.

Psalm 105:36

and they served their graven images, and it became a scandal to them.

Luke 15:12

And the younger of them said to the father, 'Father, give me the portion of your estate which would go to me.' And he divided the estate between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

and if he wishes to divide his substance among his sons: he cannot make the son of the beloved wife the firstborn, and so prefer him before the son of the hated wife.

Revelation 3:14

And to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea write: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, who is the Beginning of the creation of God: