Deuteronomy 21:17

New American Bible - revised edition

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.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

“You, Reuben, my firstborn, my strength and the first fruit of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power!

2 Kings 2:9

When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Request whatever I might do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of your spirit.”

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.

Psalm 105:36

He struck down every firstborn in the land, the first fruits of all their vigor.

Luke 15:12

and the younger son said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.’ So the father divided the property between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

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.

Revelation 3:14

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write this: “‘The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the source of God’s creation, says this: