What does the Bible say about firstborn?

Nave's Topical Bible

• Of man and beast, reserved to himself by God Exodus 13:2; Exodus 13:12-16; Exodus 22:29; Exodus 22:30; Exodus 34:19; Exodus 34:20; Leviticus 27:26; Numbers 3:13; Numbers 8:17; Numbers 8:18; Deuteronomy 15:19-23; Nehemiah 10:36
• Redemption of Exodus 13:13; Exodus 34:20; Leviticus 27:27; Numbers 3:40-51; Numbers 18:15-17
• Levites taken instead of firstborn of the families of Israel Numbers 3:12; Numbers 3:40-45; Numbers 8:16-18
• Of Egyptians killed Exodus 11:5; Exodus 12:12; Exodus 12:29; Exodus 13:15; Numbers 33:4
• Of idolaters, sacrificed Ezekiel 20:26
• BIRTHRIGHT OF THE
• Authority over younger members of the household Genesis 4:7
• A double portion of inheritance Deuteronomy 21:15-17
• Royal succession 2 Chronicles 21:3
• Honorable distinction of Exodus 4:22; Psalms 89:27; Jeremiah 31:9; Romans 8:29; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:6; Hebrews 12:23; Revelation 1:5
• Sold by Esau Genesis 25:29-34; Genesis 27:36; Romans 9:12; Romans 9:13; Hebrews 12:16
• Forfeited by Reuben Genesis 49:3; Genesis 49:4; 1 Chronicles 5:1; 1 Chronicles 5:2
• Set aside: that of Manasseh Genesis 48:15-20; 1 Chronicles 5:1
• Adonijah 1 Kings 2:15
• Hosah’s son 1 Chronicles 26:10
• See BIRTHRIGHT