Deuteronomy 21:15

Conservative English Version

Suppose a man has two wives and loves one more than the other. The first son of either wife is the man's first-born son, even if the boy's mother is the wife the man doesn't love. Later, when the man is near death and is dividing up his property, he must give a double share to his first-born son, simply because he was the first to be born.

Cross References

Genesis 29:18

Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he answered, "If you will let me marry Rachel, I'll work seven years for you."

Genesis 29:20

Jacob worked seven years for Laban, but the time seemed like only a few days, because he loved Rachel so much.

Genesis 29:33

She had a second son and named him Simeon, because she said, "The LORD has heard that my husband doesn't love me."

2 Chronicles 11:22

so he chose their oldest son Abijah to be the next king.

Deuteronomy 21:16

(SEE 21:15)

1 Samuel 1:2

Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Although Peninnah had children, Hannah did not have any.