Deuteronomy 21:17

New International Version

He must acknowledge the son of his unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double share of all he has. That son is the first sign of his father’s strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

“Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

2 Kings 2:9

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and articles of value, as well as fortified cities in Judah, but he had given the kingdom to Jehoram because he was his firstborn son.

Psalm 105:36

Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their manhood.

Luke 15:12

The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

when he wills his property to his sons, he must not give the rights of the firstborn to the son of the wife he loves in preference to his actual firstborn, the son of the wife he does not love.

Revelation 3:14

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.