Luk 12:13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 12:13-21: 12:13-21 This parable shows the danger of trusting in riches instead of in God. 12:13 tell my brother to divide our father’s estate: In Judaism, the oldest son received a double portion of the inheritance (Deut 21:17 ) and was responsible for dividing up the rest after his father’s death. This younger brother wanted his share of the estate (cp. Luke 15:11-32 ).

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‏ Luke 12:13

Summary for Luke 12:13-21: 12:13-21 ^a This parable shows the danger of trusting in riches instead of in God. 12:13 ^b tell my brother to divide our father’s estate: In Judaism, the oldest son received a double portion of the inheritance (Deut 21:17 ^c) and was responsible for dividing up the rest after his father’s death. This younger brother wanted his share of the estate (cp. Luke 15:11-32 ^d).