3 occurrences

'Eldest' in the Bible

The three eldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

Verse ConceptsThree ChildrenFirstborn Sons

David was the youngest; and the three eldest followed Saul.

Verse ConceptsThree ChildrenThe Youngest Child

Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, "Why have you come down? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle."

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersEmotions, Kinds OfAnger, HumanShepherds, As OccupationsSpeech, Negative Aspects OfAnger Of Man, CauseNamed People Angry With OthersNo More Tending The FlockEmotions

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Eldest (29 instances)
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בּכור 
B@kowr 
Usage: 117