Deuteronomy 21:16

Modern English Version

then it must be, when he gives his sons the inheritance which he has, that he may not make the firstborn son of the loved come before the son of the unloved, who was indeed the firstborn.

Cross References

Genesis 25:31

Then Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.”

1 Chronicles 26:10

Also Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father made him the first),

1 Chronicles 5:2

though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

2 Chronicles 21:3

And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold, and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Romans 8:29

For those whom He foreknew, He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Deuteronomy 21:15

If a man has two wives, one beloved and another unloved, and both have borne him children, both the loved one and the unloved one, and if the firstborn son is hers that is unloved,

Deuteronomy 21:17

On the contrary, he must acknowledge the son of the unloved for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn is his.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.