The younger above the elder

And she again bare his brother Abel. Genesis 4:2

Cain was born first (Genesis 4:1).

Read it: Genesis 4:1-2

And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: Genesis 4:4

Unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect (Genesis 4:5). Abel was not given rule over Cain, so some readers leave this story off the thread.

Read it: Genesis 4:4-5

And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. Genesis 16:16

Abraham was an hundred years old when Isaac was born (Genesis 21:5): 100 less 86 is 14, so Ishmael was fourteen years older.

Read it: Genesis 16:16

God said to Abraham

for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. Genesis 21:12

Read it: Genesis 21:12

And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment Genesis 25:25

They called his name Esau. Jacob came out after him, his hand holding Esau's heel (Genesis 25:26).

Read it: Genesis 25:25

The LORD said to Rebekah

and the elder shall serve the younger. Genesis 25:23

Said before the twins were born. Esau later sold his birthright (Genesis 25:33; Hebrews 12:16), and Isaac's blessing went to Jacob (Genesis 27:37).

Read it: Genesis 25:23

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, 1 Chronicles 5:1

Read it: 1 Chronicles 5:1

his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: 1 Chronicles 5:1

The same verse says why: he defiled his father's bed. Joseph was not the youngest; Benjamin came after him (Genesis 35:24).

Read it: 1 Chronicles 5:1-2

for Manasseh was the firstborn. Genesis 48:14

Jacob crossed his hands, laying his right hand on Ephraim, the younger (the same verse).

Read it: Genesis 48:14

Jacob said

but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, Genesis 48:19

And he set Ephraim before Manasseh (Genesis 48:20).

Read it: Genesis 48:19

And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh. Exodus 7:7

Read it: Exodus 7:7

The LORD said to Moses

and thou shalt be to him instead of God. Exodus 4:16

Aaron would speak for Moses to the people (Exodus 4:14-16).

Read it: Exodus 4:16

Eliab the firstborn, 1 Samuel 17:13

When Samuel looked on Eliab, he said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him (1 Samuel 16:6).

Read it: 1 Samuel 17:13

Jesse said

There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. 1 Samuel 16:11

The LORD said to Samuel

for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

Samuel anointed David in the midst of his brethren (1 Samuel 16:13).

Read it: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith 2 Samuel 3:4

These were born to David in Hebron (2 Samuel 3:5); Solomon was born later, in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:14).

Read it: 2 Samuel 3:4-5

Adonijah said

howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother’s: for it was his from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:15

Read it: 1 Kings 2:15

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. Romans 9:12

Paul quotes the word to Rebekah about Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:23).

Read it: Romans 9:12