10 Bible Verses about Double Portions

Most Relevant Verses

Deuteronomy 21:17

He must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved wife, by giving him two shares of his estate, for he is the firstfruits of his virility; he has the rights of the firstborn.

Ezekiel 47:13

This is what the Lord God says: “This is the border you will use to divide the land as an inheritance for the 12 tribes of Israel. Joseph will receive two shares.

1 Samuel 1:5

But he gave a double portion to Hannah, for he loved her even though the Lord had kept her from conceiving.

2 Kings 2:9

After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken from you.”

So Elisha answered, “Please, let me inherit two shares of your spirit.”

Exodus 16:5

On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.”

Exodus 16:22

On the sixth day they gathered twice as much food, four quarts apiece, and all the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses.

Exodus 16:29

Understand that the Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore on the sixth day He will give you two days’ worth of bread. Each of you stay where you are; no one is to leave his place on the seventh day.”

Isaiah 61:7

Because your shame was double,
and they cried out, “Disgrace is their portion,”
therefore, they will possess double in their land,
and eternal joy will be theirs.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to a stronghold,
you prisoners who have hope;
today I declare that I will restore double to you.

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