A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 12:13

"And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me." — Luke 12:13 (ASV)

Bid my brother (ειπε τω αδελφω μου). This volunteer from the crowd draws attention to the multitude (verses 13-21). He does not ask for arbitration and there is no evidence that his brother was willing for that. He wants a decision by Jesus against his brother. The law (Deuteronomy 21:17) was two-thirds to the elder, one-third to the younger.