Bible Dictionary
Children
Children were highly valued in biblical society, and offspring were commonly regarded as a blessing. Scripture also describes their birth, nursing, naming, circumcision, family authority, inheritance, and responsibilities within the household.
Biblical Usage
Scripture presents children within household, covenant, inheritance, and religious obligations. Sons normally received inheritance, with the eldest receiving a double portion; daughters inherited when there was no son and were to remain within the father’s tribe.
Scripture References
Genesis 16:2
Genesis 7:14
1 Samuel 1:6
2 Samuel 6:23
2 Kings 4:14
Isaiah 47:9
Jeremiah 20:15
Psalms 127:3
Psalms 127:5
Ezekiel 16:4
Job 38:9
Luke 2:7
Leviticus 12:1-8
Luke 2:22
Isaiah 49:15
2Macc 7:27
Genesis 21:8
Proverbs 31:1
Leviticus 21:9
Numbers 12:14
1 Samuel 9:11
Genesis 25:31
Genesis 49:3
Genesis 21:17
Judges 11:2
Judges 11:7
1 Chronicles 5:1
1 Chronicles 5:2
Numbers 27:1
Numbers 27:8
Numbers 36:2
Numbers 36:8