Deuteronomy 21:16
“Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:”

What does Deuteronomy 21:16 mean?
Deuteronomy 21:16 (KJV) states, "Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn." This verse is part of the Book of Deuteronomy, which is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Heart of Inheritance: A Lesson from Deuteronomy 21:16
Inheritance is a deeply significant concept in the life of a family, particularly within the biblical context. In Deuteronomy 21:16, we encounter a profound directive regarding the distribution of inheritance among a father's sons. The verse states: "Then it shall be, when he…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Righteous Inheritance and Fair Dealing
Dear Heavenly Father, We come before you with hearts full of reverence and gratitude for your everlasting grace and wisdom. In this moment, we are reminded of your word as it is written in Deuteronomy 21:16, "Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he…
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