One of the final tasks of Yakov Avinu was to give a double portion to his designated first born. He chose Yosef, who was the first born to his mother, Rachel, as his official “Bechor.”
He could have chosen Reuven, who was also first born…

One of the final tasks of Yakov Avinu was to give a double portion to his designated first born. He chose Yosef, who was the first born to his mother, Rachel, as his official “Bechor.”
He could have chosen Reuven, who was also first born…