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The names of the daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah. They came forward <a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> One day a petition was presented by the daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Their father, Zelophehad, was a descendant of Hepher son of Gilead, son of Makir, son of Manasseh, son of Joseph. <a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh the son of Joseph. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Then came the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, from the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came forward; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. <a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. <a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the [five] daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, from the tribes of Manasseh [who was] the son of Joseph, approached [with a request]. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The daughters of Zelophehad approached; Zelophehad was the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh from the clans of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The daughters of Zelophehad approached; Zelophehad was the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh from the clans of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Zelophehad was from the Manasseh tribe, and he had five daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The daughters of Zelophehad, son of Hepher, grandson of Gilead, descendant of Machir, whose father was Manasseh, belonged to the families of Manasseh, son of Joseph. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They came <a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah were the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, son of Joseph. <a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the daughters of Hepher's son Zelophehad, Gilead's grandson, who had been fathered by Machir, who had been fathered by Manasseh, from the tribe of Manasseh, the direct son of Joseph, were named Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached <a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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 <a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh of the families of Manasseh, the son Joseph came forward. Now these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph came near. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh son of Joseph, draw near—and these [are] the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah— <a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh son of Joseph, draw near -- and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah -- <a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there will come near the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, for the families of Manesseh, son of Joseph: and these the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then came the daughters of Salphaad, the son of Hepher, the son of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses, who was the son of Joseph: and their names are Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then there approached the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, who was the son of Joseph: and their names are Mahlah, and Noa, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a> The daughters of Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, came forward. (Zelophehad belonged to the clans of Manasseh, son of Joseph.) The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the daughters of Zelophehad came forward. Zelophehad was son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh son of Joseph, a member of the Manassite clans. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Joah, and Hogla, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And then came the daughters of Tsalphkhad, son of Khaphar, son of Gelad, son of Makir, son of Manasheh, from the family, of Menasheh, son of Yoseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Makhla and Yaa and Khagla and Melka and Tartsa.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. <a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the daughters of Salpaad the son of Opher, the son of Galaad, the son of Machir, of the tribe of Manasse, of the sons of Joseph, came near; and these were their names, Maala, and Nua, and Egla, and Melcha, and Thersa; <a href="/parallel/numbers/27-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=8403" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">The Daughters of Zelophehad</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">Now the daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/6765.htm" title="6765: ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Manasseh. From the same as Tsalaph and 'echad; Tselophchad, an Israelite.">of Zelophehad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2660.htm" title="2660: ḥê·p̄er (N-proper-ms) -- From chaphar or chapher; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">of Hepher,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: mā·ḵîr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">of Machir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥōṯ (Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">belonged to the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">of his daughters:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4244.htm" title="4244: maḥ·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A daughter of Zelophehad, also a Gileadite. From chalah; sickness; Machlah, the name of two Israelitesses.">Mahlah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5270.htm" title="5270: nō·‘āh (N-proper-fs) -- A woman of Manasseh. From nuwa'; movement; Noah, an Israelitess.">Noah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2295.htm" title="2295: wə·ḥā·ḡə·lāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Partridge, a female desc. of Manasseh. Of uncertain derivation; probably a partridge; Choglah, an Israelitess.">Hoglah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4435.htm" title="4435: ū·mil·kāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Two Isr. women. A form of malkah; queen; Milcah, the name of a Hebrewess and of an Israelite.">Milcah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8656.htm" title="8656: wə·ṯir·ṣāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From ratsah; delightsomeness; Tirtsah, a place in Palestine; also an Israelitess.">and Tirzah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wat·tiq·raḇ·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">They approached</a> 2the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Joshua 17:3-6</a> 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, ... <a href="/numbers/36-1.htm">Numbers 36:1-12</a> 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. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/21-15.htm">Deuteronomy 21:15-17</a> 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. <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Job 42:15</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">Genesis 25:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">1 Chronicles 7:15</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ruth/4-5.htm">Ruth 4:5-10</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_kings/21-3.htm">1 Kings 21:3-4</a> But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” / So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a> Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a> ‘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. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:11-12</a> In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. / For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. <a href="/genesis/21-10.htm">Genesis 21:10-12</a> 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. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Luke 8:1-3</a> Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him, / as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Matthew 19:29</a> And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-1.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Hoglah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-37.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/26-29.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Mahlah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-34.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Milcah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Names</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-33.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">Zelophehad</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/36-2.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/joshua/12-17.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Hoglah</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Mahlah</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Milcah</a> <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Names</a> <a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/numbers/36-11.htm">Tirzah</a> <a href="/numbers/27-7.htm">Zelophehad</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 27</div>1. <a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance</a> 6. <a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">The law of inheritances</a> 12. <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor</a> 18. <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Joshua is appointed to succeed him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher Zelophehad is introduced as a descendant of Hepher, indicating his lineage within the tribe of Manasseh. This genealogy is significant as it establishes the daughters' rightful claim to their father's inheritance. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, lineage and inheritance were typically passed through male descendants, making the mention of daughters noteworthy. This sets the stage for a legal and cultural shift regarding inheritance rights.the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh This lineage traces back to Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, who was born in Egypt. Manasseh was one of the two tribes that descended from Joseph, the other being Ephraim. The mention of Gilead and Machir highlights the family's connection to the land east of the Jordan River, which was allocated to the half-tribe of Manasseh. This geographical context is important as it underscores the daughters' claim to land that was part of their ancestral heritage.belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph The reference to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph emphasizes the tribal structure of Israelite society. Each tribe was divided into clans, which were further divided into families. This structure was crucial for maintaining order and distributing land among the Israelites. The daughters' association with the clan of Manasseh underscores their legitimate place within the tribal system and their right to seek an inheritance.These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah The naming of Zelophehad's daughters is significant as it personalizes their story and highlights their individual identities. In biblical narratives, the naming of women is often associated with important events or roles they play. The inclusion of their names in the text underscores the importance of their legal case and the precedent it sets for future generations. Each name carries its own meaning and cultural significance, reflecting the values and hopes of their family.They approached The act of approaching indicates a bold and proactive step taken by the daughters. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, women typically did not have the same legal standing as men, especially in matters of inheritance. Their approach to the leaders of Israel demonstrates courage and a desire for justice. This action sets a precedent for addressing legal and social issues within the community, highlighting the importance of advocacy and the pursuit of equity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zelophehad.htm">Zelophehad</a> A descendant of Manasseh, son of Joseph. He had no sons, only daughters, which was significant in the context of inheritance laws. 2. <a href="/topical/d/daughters_of_zelophehad.htm">Daughters of Zelophehad</a> Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. These women approached Moses to request an inheritance, challenging the existing norms of inheritance. 3. <a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a> One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph. The daughters belonged to this tribe, which was significant in the context of land distribution. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who was approached by the daughters for a ruling on their inheritance rights. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israelite_inheritance_laws.htm">Israelite Inheritance Laws</a> The context of this event is the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel, which traditionally passed through male heirs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_to_challenge_injustice.htm">Courage to Challenge Injustice</a> The daughters of Zelophehad demonstrated courage by approaching Moses and challenging the status quo. Believers are encouraged to stand up for justice and righteousness, even when it goes against tradition. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_all.htm">God's Provision for All</a> This passage highlights God's care and provision for all His people, regardless of gender. It reminds us that God's laws are just and inclusive. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The daughters' faith in God's promises led them to take action. Believers are called to actively pursue God's promises in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a> This account underscores the important role women play in God's plan, encouraging the church to recognize and support the contributions of women. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance_in_christ.htm">Inheritance in Christ</a> Just as the daughters sought their inheritance, believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is available to all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27</a> <a href="/q/why_address_women's_inheritance_later.htm">Numbers 27:1–11: If God’s law was perfect, why did He only address women’s inheritance rights after Zelophehad’s daughters complained? </a> <a href="/q/is_remaining_unmarried_preferable.htm">Is remaining unmarried preferable?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_zelophehad's_sin_not_detailed.htm">Numbers 27:3–4: Why isn’t more detail given about Zelophehad’s sin if it was important enough to affect his family’s inheritance? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_num_36_6-9_align_with_past_inter-tribal_marriages.htm">How does Numbers 36:6–9 align with earlier accounts of inter-tribal marriages that appear unregulated or unrestricted? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The daughters of Zelophehad. The genealogy here given agrees with those in <a href="/numbers/26-29.htm">Numbers 26:29-33</a> and in <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Joshua 17:3</a>. These women would appear to have been in the eighth generation from Jacob, which hardly accords with the 470 years required by the narrative; some links, however, may have been dropped. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now the daughters בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Zelophehad צְלָפְחָ֗ד (ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6765.htm">Strong's 6765: </a> Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hepher, חֵ֤פֶר (ḥê·p̄er) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2660.htm">Strong's 2660: </a> Hepher -- three Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Gilead, גִּלְעָד֙ (gil·‘āḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Machir, מָכִ֣יר (mā·ḵîr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> Machir -- two Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites belonged to the clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (lə·miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Joseph. יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites These וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those were the names שְׁמ֣וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of his daughters: בְּנֹתָ֔יו (bə·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter Mahlah, מַחְלָ֣ה (maḥ·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4244.htm">Strong's 4244: </a> Mahlah -- a daughter of Zelophehad, also a Gileadite Noah, נֹעָ֔ה (nō·‘āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5270.htm">Strong's 5270: </a> Noah -- a woman of Manasseh Hoglah, וְחָגְלָ֥ה (wə·ḥā·ḡə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2295.htm">Strong's 2295: </a> Hoglah -- 'partridge', a female descendant of Manasseh Milcah, וּמִלְכָּ֖ה (ū·mil·kāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4435.htm">Strong's 4435: </a> Milcah -- two Israelite women and Tirzah. וְתִרְצָֽה׃ (wə·ṯir·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8656.htm">Strong's 8656: </a> Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city They approached וַתִּקְרַ֜בְנָה (wat·tiq·raḇ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:1 Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-65.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:65"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:65" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/27-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 27:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>