Romans 9:12

it was said to her, “The older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 25:22-23

But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is so, why then am I this way?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.

2 Samuel 8:14

He put garrisons in Edom. In all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped David wherever he went.

1 Kings 22:47

Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.

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Summary

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

Bible References

The elder

Genesis 25:22
But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is so, why then am I this way?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.
2 Samuel 8:14
He put garrisons in Edom. In all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped David wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.