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

BIRTHRIGHT

• Belonged to the first born Dt. 21:15, 16
• Entitled the firstborn to a double portion of inheritance Dt. 21:15-17
• Royal succession 2 Chr. 21:3
• An honorable title 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; with 25:33; Heb. 12:16; Rom. 9:12, 13
• Forfeited by Reuben 1 Chr. 5:1, 2
• Set aside
  • That of Manasseh Gen. 48:15-20
  • Adonijah 1 Ki. 2:15
  • Hosah's son 1 Chr. 26:10
• See FIRSTBORN