Deuteronomy 21:16

New American Bible - revised edition

when he comes to bequeath his property to his sons he may not consider as his firstborn the son of the wife he loves, in preference to the son of the wife he does not love, the firstborn.

Cross References

Genesis 25:31

But Jacob replied, “First sell me your right as firstborn.”

1 Chronicles 26:10

Hosah, a descendant of Merari, had these sons: Shimri, the chief (for though he was not the firstborn, his father made him chief),

1 Chronicles 5:2

Judah, in fact, became powerful among his brothers, so that the ruler came from him, though the birthright had been Joseph’s.)

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father gave them many gifts of silver, gold, and precious objects, together with fortified cities in Judah, but the kingship he gave to Jehoram because he was the firstborn. Jehoram’s Evil Deeds.

Romans 8:29

For those he foreknew he also 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 loved and the other unloved, and if both the loved and the unloved bear him sons, but the firstborn is the son of the unloved wife:

Deuteronomy 21:17

On the contrary, he shall recognize as his firstborn the son of the unloved wife, giving him a double share of whatever he happens to own, since he is the first fruits of his manhood, and to him belong the rights of the firstborn. The Stubborn and Rebellious Son.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.