Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons; he had only daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah.) New Living Translation (One of Hepher’s descendants, Zelophehad, had no sons, but his daughters’ names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.) English Standard Version Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters. And the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Berean Standard Bible Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. King James Bible And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. New King James Version Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. New American Standard Bible Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. NASB 1995 Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. NASB 1977 Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. Legacy Standard Bible Now Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. Amplified Bible Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters, and the names of Zelophehad’s daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Christian Standard Bible Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons—only daughters. The names of Zelophehad’s daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Holman Christian Standard Bible Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons—only daughters. The names of Zelophehad’s daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. American Standard Version And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. English Revised Version And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. GOD'S WORD® Translation (Zelophehad, son of Hepher, had no sons-only daughters. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.) Good News Translation Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. International Standard Version Hepher's son Zelophehad had no sons, but the names of Zelophehad's daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Majority Standard Bible Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. NET Bible Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. New Heart English Bible Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters; and these are the names of the daughters of Zelophehad: Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Webster's Bible Translation And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. World English Bible Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but [only] daughters, and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad [are] Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Young's Literal Translation And Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but daughters, and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad are Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Smith's Literal Translation And Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, there were no sons to him, but daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad, Mahlah, and Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Hepher was the father of Salphaad, who had no sons, but only daughters, whose names are these: Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Hepher was the father of Zelophehad, who had no sons, but only daughters, whose names are these: Mahlah, and Noa, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. New American Bible As for Zelophehad, son of Hepher—he had no sons, but only daughters. The names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. New Revised Standard Version Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Joah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Tsalphkhad son of Khaphar did not have sons, but daughters; and the names of the daughters of Tsalphkhad: Mekhla and Yaa and Khagla and Melka and Tartsa. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters; and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And to Salpaad the son of Opher there were no sons, but daughters: and these were the names of the daughters of Salpaad; Mala, and Nua, and Egla, and Melcha, and Thersa. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Manasseh…32the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher. 33Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 34These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.… Cross References Joshua 17:3-6 But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, ... Numbers 27:1-11 Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. ... Numbers 36:1-12 Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh, one of the clans of Joseph, approached Moses and the leaders who were the heads of the Israelite families and addressed them, / saying, “When the LORD commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance to the Israelites by lot, He also commanded him to give the inheritance of our brother Zelophehad to his daughters. / But if they marry any of the men from the other tribes of Israel, their inheritance will be withdrawn from the portion of our fathers and added to the tribe into which they marry. So our allotted inheritance would be taken away. ... 1 Chronicles 7:15 Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. Genesis 21:10-12 and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” / Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael. / But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned. Genesis 25:5-6 Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. / But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. Deuteronomy 21:15-17 If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. Job 42:15 No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Matthew 22:30 In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven. Luke 20:34-36 Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. / But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage. / In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God. Acts 2:17-18 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 2 Corinthians 6:18 And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Treasury of Scripture And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Numbers 1:34,35 Of the children of Manasseh, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war; … Numbers 2:20,21 And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur… Jump to Previous Daughters Hepher Hoglah Mahlah Milcah Names Noah Tirzah Zeloph'ehadJump to Next Daughters Hepher Hoglah Mahlah Milcah Names Noah Tirzah Zeloph'ehadNumbers 26 1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land 57. The families and number of the Levites 63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. Zelophehad was a member of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. The mention of his lack of sons is significant in the context of ancient Israelite society, where inheritance and family lineage were typically passed through male descendants. This situation sets the stage for a pivotal legal case regarding inheritance rights for daughters, which is later addressed in Numbers 27. The absence of sons in Zelophehad's family highlights the importance of preserving family names and property within the tribes of Israel, a concern that is addressed by God through Moses. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZelophehadA member of the tribe of Manasseh, son of Hepher. He had no sons, which was significant in the context of inheritance laws in ancient Israel. 2. Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah The five daughters of Zelophehad. Their mention is significant as they later petition Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, challenging the traditional inheritance laws. 3. Tribe of Manasseh One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. The tribe's inheritance and lineage are part of the broader account of the Israelites' journey and settlement in the Promised Land. Teaching Points Courage to Challenge InjusticeZelophehad's daughters exemplify the courage to stand up for what is right, even when it goes against societal norms. Believers are encouraged to seek justice and fairness in their communities. God's Provision and Justice The account illustrates God's concern for justice and provision for all His people, regardless of gender. It reminds us that God sees and cares for the marginalized. The Role of Women in God's Plan This account highlights the significant role women can play in God's unfolding plan, encouraging believers to recognize and support the contributions of women in the church and society. Faith in Action The daughters' faith in God's promises led them to take action. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises and act in faith, even when the outcome is uncertain.Verse 33. - Zelophehad... had no sons, but daughters. This is mentioned here because the case was to come prominently before the lawgiver and the nation (cf. Numbers 27:1; Numbers 36:1; 1 Chronicles 7:15). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Zelophehadוּצְלָפְחָ֣ד (ū·ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6765: Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hepher חֵ֗פֶר (ḥê·p̄er) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2660: Hepher -- three Israelites had הָ֥יוּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no sons— בָּנִ֖ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son only כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction daughters. בָּנ֑וֹת (bā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter The names וְשֵׁם֙ (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the daughters בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Zelophehad צְלָפְחָ֔ד (ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6765: Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh were Mahlah, מַחְלָ֣ה (maḥ·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4244: Mahlah -- a daughter of Zelophehad, also a Gileadite Noah, וְנֹעָ֔ה (wə·nō·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5270: Noah -- a woman of Manasseh Hoglah, חָגְלָ֥ה (ḥā·ḡə·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2295: Hoglah -- 'partridge', a female descendant of Manasseh Milcah, מִלְכָּ֖ה (mil·kāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4435: Milcah -- two Israelite women and Tirzah. וְתִרְצָֽה׃ (wə·ṯir·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city Links Numbers 26:33 NIVNumbers 26:33 NLT Numbers 26:33 ESV Numbers 26:33 NASB Numbers 26:33 KJV Numbers 26:33 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:33 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:33 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:33 French Bible Numbers 26:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:33 Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no (Nu Num.) |
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