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succeed

Meaning of “succeed”

To follow or take the place, position, or name of another.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 25:6

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Deuteronomy 25:6
And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 25:6 · retained source text

And it shall be, that the first borne which she beareth, shall succeede in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

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Historical definitions

To follow in order; to take the place which another has left. To follow; to come after; to be subsequent or consequent.

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