Deuteronomy 21:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When the man divides his property among his children, he cannot give the rights of the firstborn to the son of his favorite wife.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 26:10

These are the gatekeepers from the Merari family: Hosah, son of Merari, chose his son Shimri to be the leader, even though he was not the oldest son.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

Romans 8:29

God knew them before he made the world. And he decided that they would be like his Son. Then Jesus would be the firstborn of many brothers and sisters.

2 Chronicles 21:3

Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and precious things. He also gave them strong fortresses in Judah. But Jehoshaphat gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was his oldest son.

Genesis 25:31

But Jacob said, “You must sell me your rights as the firstborn son.”

Deuteronomy 21:15

“A man might have two wives. He might love one wife more than the other. Both wives might have children for him, but the firstborn son might be from the wife he does not love.

Deuteronomy 21:17

The man must accept the firstborn son from the wife he does not love. The man must give that son a double share of everything he owns because that son is his first child. The right of the firstborn belongs to that son.