Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 14:4
for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her.
Luke 20:28
master, said they, Moses left it in writing, if any man has a brother, who dies in marriage without leaving children, he is obliged to take the widow, to perpetuate his brother's line.