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The oldest child — held special rights, inheritance, and responsibility
lightbulbNot just the oldest kid — in Israel, the firstborn got double inheritance and family leadership
In ancient Israel, the firstborn son received a double portion of inheritance and carried the family name. God claimed every firstborn as His after the Exodus. Jesus is called the 'firstborn over all creation.'