Birthright
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Boyd's Bible Dictionary: B
By:
James P. Boyd
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Among Jews the first-born son enjoyed the right of consecration (Ex. 22:29); great dignity (Gen. 49:3); a double portion of the paternal estate (Deut. 21:17); right to royal succession (2 Chron. 21:3).
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