Romans 9:12

she was told, "The older will serve the younger."

Genesis 25:22-23

The children struggled together within her, and she said, "If it is thus, why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD.

2 Samuel 8:14

Then he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.

1 Kings 22:47

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
The children struggled together within her, and she said, "If it is thus, why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD.
2 Samuel 8:14
Then he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king in Edom; a deputy was king.

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