Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:
Bible References
General references
1 Chronicles 5:2
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.
1 Chronicles 26:10 Hosah, from the Merarites, also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),
2 Chronicles 11:19
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.
2 Chronicles 21:3
Their father had given them many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable things, along with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
Romans 8:29
For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.
Hebrews 12:16
And make sure that there isn’t any immoral or irreverent person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for one meal.