'First' in the Bible

Two sons were born to Eber: the first was named Peleg, for during his lifetime the earth was divided; his brother's name was Joktan.

These were the areas where Aaron's descendants lived: The following belonged to the Kohathite clan, for they received the first allotment:

The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!" So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.

They crossed the Jordan River in the first month, when it was overflowing its banks, and routed those living in all the valleys to the east and west.

The first time you did not carry it; that is why the Lord God attacked us, because we did not ask him about the proper way to carry it."

That day David first gave to Asaph and his colleagues this song of thanks to the Lord:

The first lot went to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

The first lot went to Asaph's son Joseph and his relatives and sons -- twelve in all, the second to Gedaliah and his relatives and sons -- twelve in all,

Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

He was a descendant of Perez; he was in charge of all the army officers for the first month.