Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

FIRSTBORN

• Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God Ex. 13:2, 12-16, 22:29, 30, 34:19, 20; Lev. 27:26; Num. 3:13, 8:17, 18; Dt. 15:19-23; Neh. 10:36
• Redemption of Ex. 13:13, 34:20; Lev. 27:27; Num. 3:40-51, 18:15-17
• Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel Num. 3:12, 40-45, 8:16-18
• Of Egyptians killed Ex. 11:5, 12:12, 29, 13:15; Num. 33:4
• Of idolaters, sacrificed Ezek. 20:26
• BIRTHRIGHT OF THE
  • Authority over younger members of the household Gen. 4:7
  • A double portion of inheritance Dt. 21:15-17
  • Royal succession 2 Chr. 21:3
  • Honorable distinction of Ex. 4:22; Ps. 89:27; Jer. 31:9; Rom. 8:29; Col. 1:15; Heb. 1:6, 12:23; Rev. 1:5
  • Sold by Esau Gen. 25:29-34, 27:36; Rom. 9:12, 13; Heb. 12:16
  • Forfeited by Reuben Gen. 49:3, 4; 1 Chr. 5:1, 2
  • Set aside: that of Manasseh Gen. 48:15-20; 1 Chr. 5:1
  • Adonijah 1 Ki. 2:15
  • Hosah's son 1 Chr. 26:10
  • See BIRTHRIGHT