1 occurrence

'Oldest' in the Bible

And their father gave them much silver and gold and things of great value, as well as walled towns in Judah; but the kingdom he gave to Jehoram, because he was the oldest.

Verse ConceptsFirstbornGoldInheritance, MaterialBirthrights

Bible Theasaurus

Former (176 instances)
Older (92 instances)
Oldest (77 instances)
Previous (37 instances)
Sometime (23 instances)

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain