Sources & method
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Birthright
Nave’s Topical Bible, 1897 · source
- Belonged to the first born Deuteronomy 21:15Deuteronomy 21:16
- Entitled the firstborn to a double portion of inheritance Deuteronomy 21:15–17
- Royal succession 2 Chronicles 21:3
- An honorable title Exodus 4:22Psalms 89:27Jeremiah 31:9Romans 8:29Colossians 1:15Hebrews 1:6Hebrews 12:23Revelation 1:5
- Sold by Esau Genesis 25:29–34Genesis 27:36Hebrews 12:16Romans 9:12Romans 9:13
- Forfeited by Reuben 1 Chronicles 5:11 Chronicles 5:2
- Set aside
- That of Manasseh Genesis 48:15–20
- Adonijah 1 Kings 2:15
- Hosah's son 1 Chronicles 26:10
- See Firstborn