Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
‘A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.’ A good man leaves an inheritance of prayers, a godly life, a good name, a wonderful example, and many cherished memories, and in some cases, houses, lands, and wealth for his children. In contrast, the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Neither Jewish nor Roman law permitted the father to make arbitrary disposal of all his estate. Only sons received the inheritance; daughters shared if there were no sons (Gen. 31:14; Num. 27:8). Job seems to be a special case (Job 42:15). The first son always received a double portion (Deut. 21:17).
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