Deuteronomy 21:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

then on the day when he assigns his possessions as an inheritance to his sons, he may not treat the son of the loved as the first-born in preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born,

Cross References

Genesis 25:31

Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.”

1 Chronicles 26:10

And Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the chief (for though he was not the first-born, his father made him chief),

1 Chronicles 5:2

though Judah became strong among his brothers and a prince was from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

2 Chronicles 21:3

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

Romans 8:29

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren.

Deuteronomy 21:15

“If a man has two wives, the one loved and the other disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved and the disliked, and if the first-born son is hers that is disliked,

Deuteronomy 21:17

but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the disliked, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the first issue of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.

Philippians 4:8

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