Deuteronomy 21:17

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He must acknowledge as firstborn the son of the one who is disliked, giving him a double portion of all that he has; since he is the first issue of his virility, the right of the firstborn is his.

Cross References

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the first fruits of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power.

2 Kings 2:9

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.”

2 Chronicles 21:3

Their father gave them many gifts, of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, together with fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn.

Psalm 105:36

He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first issue of all their strength.

Luke 15:12

The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them.

Deuteronomy 21:16

then on the day when he wills his possessions to his sons, he is not permitted to treat the son of the loved as the firstborn in preference to the son of the disliked, who is the firstborn.

Revelation 3:14

“And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God's creation: