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The Firstborn's Right
Commentators explain that the 'double portion' was a specific legal right. The father's estate would be divided into shares equal to the number of sons plus one. The firstborn son would receive two of these shares, while his brothers would each receive one. This law ensured the firstborn's inheritance was protected from a father's personal favoritism.
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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 Gill
On Deuteronomy 21:17
17th Century
Pastor
But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the
firstborn
Own him and declare h…
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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…