Inheritance

After their father’s death, sons would receive his possessions as inheritance. The eldest son received a double portion, his birthright. People could draw up a will during their lifetime to detail how their possessions should be divided up.

Within the Family

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Genesis 15.2 - Genesis 15.4 Numbers 27.8 - Numbers 27.11 Deuteronomy 21.15 - Deuteronomy 21.17 Matthew 21.33 - Matthew 21.44 Mark 12.7

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