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The 'Hated' vs. 'Beloved' Wife
Commentators explain that the term 'hated' in this context does not mean literal hatred, but rather 'less loved' or 'less favored.' The law directly addresses the common human problem of parental partiality, which was often amplified in polygamous households, ensuring justice for the son of the less-favored wife.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 21:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
Moses did not originate the rights of primogeniture (), but recognized them, since he found them pre-existing in the general social system of the E…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 21:15–17
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 21:15–17. THE BIRTHRIGHT.
One beloved, and another hated —that is, one preferr…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 21:15
16th Century
Theologian
If a man has two wives. Since it is here provided that a father should not unjustly transfer what belongs to one son to another, this is a…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 21:15
17th Century
Pastor
If a man have two wives
Which is supposed, but not approved of, though permitted because of the hardness of men's he…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 21:15–17
17th Century
Minister
This law restrains men from disinheriting their eldest sons without just cause. The principle in this case regarding children is still binding on p…