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Deuteronomy 21:17

17 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 for Deuteronomy 21:17

Genesis 25:31-34 - Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.” Click to read the verse Genesis 25:31-34 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:31-34

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

1 Chronicles 5:1-2 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1-2

Genesis 49:3 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, exc... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:3

Genesis 48:22 - And to you, as one who is over your brothers, I give the ridge of land I took from the Amorites... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:22

Psalms 105:36 - Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their manhood. Click to read the verse Psalms 105:36 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:36

Hebrews 12:23 - to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the ju... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:23 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:23

Joshua 17:1 - This was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn, that is, for Makir, Man... Click to read the verse Joshua 17:1 Click to read the verse Joshua 17:1

2 Kings 2:9 - When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:9

Genesis 25:5-6 - Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. Click to read the verse Genesis 25:5-6 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:5-6

Isaiah 61:7 - Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they wi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:7