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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 21:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Moses did not originate the rights of primogeniture (compare Genesis 25:31), but recognized them, since he found them pre-existing in the general social system of the East. Paternal authority could set aside these rights on just grounds Genesis 27:33, but it is forbidden here to do so from mere partiality. return to 'Top of Page'
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