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Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/17.htm">New King James Version</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the rulers, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” Therefore, according to the commandment of the LORD, he gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua the son of Nun, and the leaders, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So in accordance with the command of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers. <a href="/nasb/joshua/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> They came near before Eleazar the priest and before Joshua the son of Nun and before the leaders, saying, &#8220The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.&#8221 So according to the command of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among their father&#8217s brothers. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest and before Joshua the son of Nun and before the leaders, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So according to the command of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers. <a href="/lsb/joshua/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest and before Joshua the son of Nun and before the leaders, saying, “Yahweh commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So according to the word of Yahweh he gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers. <a href="/amp/joshua/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They came before Eleazar the priest and before Joshua the son of Nun and before the leaders and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So according to the command of the LORD Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers. <a href="/csb/joshua/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They came before the priest Eleazar, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our male relatives.” So they gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the LORD’s instruction. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They came before Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, saying, &#8220The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our male relatives.&#8221 So they gave them an inheritance among their father&#8217s brothers, in keeping with the LORD&#8217s instruction. <a href="/asv/joshua/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, Jehovah commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren: therefore according to the commandment of Jehovah he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/erv/joshua/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren: therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/gwt/joshua/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They came to the priest Eleazar, Joshua (son of Nun), and the leaders. They said, "The LORD commanded Moses to give us some land as an inheritance among our male relatives." So they gave them an inheritance among their father's relatives as the LORD had required. <a href="/gnt/joshua/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> They went to Eleazar the priest and to Joshua son of Nun and to the leaders, and said, "The LORD commanded Moses to give us, as well as our male relatives, a part of the land to possess." So, as the LORD had commanded, they were given land along with their male relatives. <a href="/isv/joshua/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> They appeared before Eleazar the priest and Nun's son Joshua and declared, "The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our relatives." So in keeping what the LORD had commanded, he gave them an inheritance among their ancestor's relatives. <a href="/msb/joshua/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/joshua/17.htm">NET Bible</a> They went before Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders and said, "The LORD told Moses to assign us land among our relatives." So Joshua assigned them land among their uncles, as the LORD had commanded. <a href="/nheb/joshua/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the leaders, saying, "The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers." Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father. <a href="/wbt/joshua/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren: therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/web/joshua/17.htm">World English Bible</a> They came to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the princes, saying, “Yahweh commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” Therefore according to the commandment of Yahweh he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they draw near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, “YHWH commanded Moses to give an inheritance to us in the midst of our brothers”; and he gives to them, at the command of YHWH, an inheritance in the midst of the brothers of their father. <a href="/ylt/joshua/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they draw near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, 'Jehovah commanded Moses to give to us an inheritance in the midst of our brethren;' and he giveth to them, at the command of Jehovah, an inheritance in the midst of the brethren of their father. <a href="/slt/joshua/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will come near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua son of Nun, and before the chiefs, saying, Jehovah commanded Moses to give to us an inheritance in the midst of our brethren. And he will give to them according to the mouth of Jehovah an inheritance in the midst of the brethren of their father.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they came in the presence of Eleazar the priest and of Josue the son of Nun, and of the princes, saying: The Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, that a possession should be given us in the midst of our brethren. And he gave them according to the commandment of the Lord a possession amongst the brethren of their father. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they went before the sight of Eleazar, the priest, and Joshua, the son of Nun, and the leaders, saying: “The Lord instructed by the hand of Moses that a possession ought to be given to us, in the midst of our brothers.” And so, he gave to them, in accord with the order of the Lord, a possession in the midst of the brothers of their father. <a href="/nabre/joshua/17.htm">New American Bible</a> These presented themselves to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua, son of Nun, and to the leaders, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us a heritage among our relatives.” So in accordance with the command of the LORD a heritage was given them among their father’s relatives. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They came before the priest Eleazar and Joshua son of Nun and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance along with our male kin.” So according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the kinsmen of their father.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes of Israel, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren; so he gave us according to the command of the LORD, among the brothers of our father. Now therefore give us an inheritance among the brethren of our father. So Joshua gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they came before Eliazar, the Priest, and before Yeshua, son of Nun, and before the Princes of Israel, and they said: “LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe to give us an inheritance among our brothers, and he gave to us according to the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH among the brothers of our father, and now give to us an inheritance among the brothers of our father.” And Yeshua gave them an inheritance and a division among the brothers of their father<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying: 'The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren'; therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/sep/joshua/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they stood before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua, and before the rulers, saying, God gave a charge by the hand of Moses, to give us an inheritance in the midst of our brethren: so there was given to them by the command of the Lord an inheritance among the brethren of their father. <a href="/parallel/joshua/17-4.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/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=4349" 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/joshua/17.htm">Manasseh's Inheritance</a> …3But 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. 4<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> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: wə·lip̄·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bin- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5126.htm" title="5126: nūn (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Joshua. Or Nown; from nuwn; perpetuity, Nun or Non, the father of Joshua.">of Nun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: wə·lip̄·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: han·nə·śî·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">and the leaders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯeṯ- (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">us</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lāh (N-fs) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">an inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">our brothers.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">So Joshua gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lāh (N-fs) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">an inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî·hen (N-msc:: 3fp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">their father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê (N-mpc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in keeping with</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the command of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 5Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan,…<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="/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1-11</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 / 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. ... <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="/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="/genesis/48-5.htm">Genesis 48:5-6</a> And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. / Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. <a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23-25</a> And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. / The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites. / Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-19</a> The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / 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. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/23-14.htm">1 Chronicles 23:14-17</a> As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. / The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. / The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23-28</a> From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">2 Chronicles 31:19</a> As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Nehemiah 7:63-65</a> And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). / These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. / The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <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. <a href="/mark/10-29.htm">Mark 10:29-30</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Luke 18:29-30</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.” <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father.Eleazar<a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Joshua 14:1</a> And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.<a href="/numbers/34-17.htm">Numbers 34:17-29</a> These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun… The Lord commanded<a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">Numbers 27:6,7</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/14-5.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/joshua/16-9.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/14-11.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/joshua/13-21.htm">Princes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/18-8.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/19-50.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/joshua/17-6.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/18-7.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/joshua/19-49.htm">Nun</a> <a href="/joshua/19-51.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/joshua/22-14.htm">Princes</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 17</div>1. <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">The lot of Manasseh</a> 7. <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">His coast</a> 12. <a href="/joshua/17-12.htm">The Canaanites not driven out</a> 14. <a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">The children of Joseph obtain another lot</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/joshua/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders This phrase highlights the proper protocol and respect for authority in ancient Israel. Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest, representing the spiritual leadership. Joshua, as the successor of Moses, was the military and administrative leader. The leaders likely refer to tribal heads or elders. This approach underscores the importance of seeking guidance from both spiritual and civil authorities, reflecting the theocratic nature of Israelite society. It also demonstrates the unity and cooperation between religious and political leadership in executing God's commands.and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” This statement refers to the daughters of Zelophehad, who approached Moses in <a href="/numbers/27.htm">Numbers 27:1-11</a>. Their request was based on a direct command from God, emphasizing the importance of adhering to divine instructions. This command ensured that the inheritance laws were just and inclusive, allowing for the preservation of family lineage and property rights even when no male heirs were present. It highlights God's concern for justice and equity within the community, ensuring that all members, regardless of gender, have a rightful place and inheritance.So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers Joshua's compliance with the command reflects his obedience and faithfulness to God's instructions. It also demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promises and the continuity of His covenant with Israel. By granting the daughters of Zelophehad their inheritance, Joshua upheld the principle of justice and the importance of family heritage. This act also serves as a type of Christ, who ensures that all believers, regardless of status, receive their spiritual inheritance in the Kingdom of God.in keeping with the command of the LORD. This phrase underscores the centrality of God's word in guiding the actions of Israel's leaders. It reflects the belief that divine commands are paramount and must be followed precisely. The adherence to God's command in this context serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's will, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. It also points to the reliability and faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, as seen in the broader narrative of Israel's conquest and settlement in the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar_the_priest.htm">Eleazar the Priest</a> The son of Aaron, Eleazar served as the high priest after Aaron's death. He played a crucial role in the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_son_of_nun.htm">Joshua son of Nun</a> The leader of Israel after Moses, Joshua was responsible for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and overseeing its division among the tribes. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_daughters_of_zelophehad.htm">The Daughters of Zelophehad</a> These women approached the leaders to claim their inheritance, as their father had no sons. Their boldness and faith in God's promise are noteworthy. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_leaders_of_israel.htm">The Leaders of Israel</a> These were the tribal leaders who assisted Joshua in the administration and distribution of the land. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_command.htm">The LORD's Command</a> Refers to the directive given by God to Moses regarding the inheritance rights of the daughters of Zelophehad, as recorded in the Torah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> The daughters of Zelophehad demonstrated faith in God's promises by approaching the leaders for their inheritance. Believers today are encouraged to trust in God's promises and act upon them. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_challenge_injustice.htm">Courage to Challenge Injustice</a> Their boldness in addressing a potential injustice serves as a model for Christians to stand up for what is right, even when it challenges societal norms. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_all.htm">God's Provision for All</a> This passage illustrates God's care and provision for all His people, regardless of gender or social status, reminding us of His inclusive love and justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_justice.htm">The Role of Leadership in Justice</a> Joshua and the leaders' willingness to listen and act justly highlights the responsibility of leaders to ensure fairness and uphold God's commands. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance_in_christ.htm">Inheritance in Christ</a> Just as the daughters received their inheritance, believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is secure and eternal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 17</a> <a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_inheritance.htm">What does the Bible say about inheritance?</a> <a href="/q/is_zelophehad's_daughters'_inheritance_plausible.htm">Joshua 17:3–6: Is the story of Zelophehad’s daughters inheriting land plausible in a strict patriarchal society, or does it conflict with known ancient customs? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_outside_bible_for_joshua's_rise.htm">Joshua 4:14: Is there any evidence outside the Bible supporting Joshua's swift rise in status comparable to Moses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And they came near. In order to demand the fulfilment of the decree of Moses just referred to, to which they appeal in support of their claim (see also <a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">Numbers 27:1-7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/joshua/17-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They approached וַתִּקְרַ֡בְנָה (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 Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֨ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites son בִּן־ (bin-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nun, נ֗וּן (nūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5126.htm">Strong's 5126: </a> Nun -- father of Joshua and the leaders, הַנְּשִׂיאִים֙ (han·nə·śî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist and said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “The LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH commanded צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver to give לָֽתֶת־ (lā·ṯeṯ-) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set us an inheritance נַחֲלָ֖ה (na·ḥă·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion among בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre our brothers.” אַחֵ֑ינוּ (’a·ḥê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) So [Joshua] gave וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them לָהֶ֜ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> an inheritance נַֽחֲלָ֔ה (na·ḥă·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion among בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre their father's אֲבִיהֶֽן׃ (’ă·ḇî·hen) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father brothers, אֲחֵ֥י (’ă·ḥê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) in keeping with אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the command of פִּ֤י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to the LORD. יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/17-4.htm">Joshua 17:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/17-4.htm">OT History: Joshua 17:4 They came near before Eleazar the priest (Josh. 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