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
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)
1 Chronicles 26:10
Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Shimri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
2 Chronicles 11:19
Who bore him children; Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.
2 Chronicles 21:3
And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
Romans 8:29
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Hebrews 12:16
Lest there be any immoral, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.