Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn. Cross References 2 Chronicles 11:5 Rehoboam continued to live in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. Ezekiel 46:16 This is what the Lord GOD says: 'If the prince gives a gift to any of his sons as an inheritance, it will belong to his descendants. It will become their property by inheritance. Treasury of Scripture And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn. gave them 2 Chronicles 11:23 Genesis 25:6 Deuteronomy 21:15-17 the kingdom 1 Kings 8:16 |