Numbers 36:10
New International Version
So Zelophehad’s daughters did as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Living Translation
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses.

English Standard Version
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses,

Berean Standard Bible
So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

King James Bible
Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

New King James Version
Just as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad;

New American Standard Bible
Just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad did:

NASB 1995
Just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad did:

NASB 1977
Just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad did:

Legacy Standard Bible
Just as Yahweh had commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad did:

Amplified Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
Even as Jehovah commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

English Revised Version
Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zelophehad's daughters did as the LORD commanded Moses.

International Standard Version
Zelophehad's daughters did just what the LORD had commanded Moses

Majority Standard Bible
So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NET Bible
As the LORD had commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad did.

New Heart English Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD commanded Moses:

Webster's Bible Translation
Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

World English Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did as Yahweh commanded Moses:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As YHWH has commanded Moses, so the daughters of Zelophehad have done,

Young's Literal Translation
As Jehovah hath commanded Moses, so have the daughters of Zelophehad done,

Smith's Literal Translation
As Jehovah commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As they were separated by the Lord. And the daughters of Salphaad did as was commanded:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the daughters of Zelophehad acted according to what was ordered.

New American Bible
The daughters of Zelophehad did exactly as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
The daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Just as the LORD had commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe, thus the daughters of Tsalphkhad did:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
As the Lord commanded Moses, so did they to the daughters of Salpaad.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Zelophehad's Daughters Marry
9No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.” 10So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses. 11Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side.…

Cross References
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. ...

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, ...

Genesis 24:3-4
and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”

Genesis 28:1-2
So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.

1 Chronicles 23:22
Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

Ruth 4:5-10
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ...

Leviticus 25:10
So you are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be your Jubilee, when each of you is to return to his property and to his clan.

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Ezekiel 46:16-18
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘If the prince gives a gift to any of his sons as an inheritance, it will belong to his descendants. It will become their property by inheritance. / But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will belong to that servant until the year of freedom; then it will revert to the prince. His inheritance belongs only to his sons; it shall be theirs. / The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’”

Matthew 22:24
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him.

Mark 12:19
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.

Luke 20:28
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 11:8-9
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

Exodus 39:42,43
According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work…

Leviticus 24:23
And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.

2 Chronicles 30:12
Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

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Numbers 36
1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes
7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe
10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons














So the daughters of Zelophehad
The daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They were from the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Their story is significant because it highlights the issue of inheritance rights for women in ancient Israel. In a patriarchal society, inheritance typically passed through male descendants. However, Zelophehad had no sons, prompting his daughters to appeal for their right to inherit their father's land. This event is a pivotal moment in biblical history, showcasing God's justice and provision for all His people, regardless of gender.

did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
This phrase underscores the obedience of the daughters to God's command, as relayed through Moses. It reflects the importance of following divine instructions and the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The command given to Moses, which allowed the daughters to inherit, was a direct response to their plea and was later codified into Israelite law, ensuring that women in similar situations could inherit property. This obedience also highlights the broader theme of faithfulness to God's word, a recurring motif throughout the Bible. The daughters' actions can be seen as a type of Christ's obedience to the Father, fulfilling God's will perfectly.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Daughters of Zelophehad
These were the five daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—who approached Moses to claim their inheritance rights in the absence of a male heir.

2. Zelophehad
A member of the tribe of Manasseh who died without male heirs, prompting his daughters to seek an inheritance among their father's brothers.

3. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received and communicated God's laws and commands, including the ruling on the daughters' inheritance.

4. The LORD
The covenant God of Israel who provided the law and guidance to Moses and the Israelites.

5. Tribe of Manasseh
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, to which Zelophehad and his daughters belonged.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Command
The daughters of Zelophehad exemplify obedience by following God's command through Moses. This teaches us the importance of adhering to God's instructions in our lives.

God's Justice and Fairness
God's ruling in favor of the daughters highlights His justice and fairness, ensuring that everyone receives their due inheritance. We can trust in God's equitable nature in our own circumstances.

Courage to Seek Justice
The daughters' boldness in approaching Moses serves as an example of courage in seeking justice. We are encouraged to stand up for what is right, even when it challenges societal norms.

The Role of Women in God's Plan
This passage underscores the significant role women play in God's plan, reminding us of the value and contributions of women in the faith community.

Faith in God's Promises
The fulfillment of the daughters' inheritance is a testament to God's faithfulness. We are reminded to have faith in God's promises, knowing He will fulfill them in His time.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the daughters
בְּנ֥וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Zelophehad
צְלָפְחָֽד׃ (ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6765: Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh

did
עָשׂ֖וּ (‘ā·śū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Moses.
מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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