Stories

There are a number of stories in The Five Books of Moses of God favoring younger sons: Cain and Able, Jacob's sons, Joseph, the youngest son. The custom among ancient Israelis, as in many cultures, was to favor the elsest son. I think the reasons those stories are told and stories about elder sons taking their rightful places are not is that it was ordinary for elder sons to inherit land and blessings. When a younger son is favored, that is worthy of not. Each time the story of a favored younger son is told is unique. The story is told because it is noteworthy for its own reasons.