Biblical Sibling Groups

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"In the stories of various sibling groups in the Bible, we can see that one of the clear effects of sibling rivalry is the dispersion of peoples, serving as an explanation of why different groupings of people take place. The Bible explains the development of different nations and groups of people by reference to their seminal founders, usually brothers who fought and separated for some reason. Relations between siblings in Genesis tend to be antagonistic, often based on disputes about the right of succession in the family and about the way inheritance is divided. The story of Cain and Abel, the first siblings, sets the tone for the relationship. It is not that every pair of siblings leads to a murderous act, but rather that tensions between siblings produce a variety of crimes and other problems. As with the outcome of the story of Cain and Abel, one of the results in ... "

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