Nave’s Topical Bible

Birthright:

* Belonged to the first born
(Deuteronomy 21:15,16)

* Entitled the firstborn to a double portion of inheritance
(Deuteronomy 21:15-17)

* Royal succession
(2 Chronicles 21:3)

* An honorable title
(Exodus 4:22; Psalms 89:27; Jeremiah 31:9; Romans 8:29; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:6; 12:23; Revelation 1:5)

* Sold by Esau
(Genesis 25:29-34; 27:36; 25:33; Hebrews 12:16; Romans 9:12,13)

* Forfeited by Reuben
(1 Chronicles 5:1,2)

* Set aside
o That of Manasseh
(Genesis 48:15-20)

o Adonijah
(1 Kings 2:15)

o Hosah’s son
(1 Chronicles 26:10)

* See FIRSTBORN

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