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This is to have the force of law for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> But if his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan. This is a legal requirement for the people of Israel, just as the LORD commanded Moses.” <a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to the nearest kinsman of his clan, and he shall possess it. And it shall be for the people of Israel a statute and rule, as the LORD commanded Moses.’” <a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And if his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the next of kin from his clan, that he may take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites, as the LORD has commanded Moses.’” <a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to the relative closest to him in his family, and he shall possess it.’ ” And it shall be to the children of Israel a statute of judgment, just as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his own family, and he shall take possession of it; and it shall be a statutory ordinance to the sons of Israel, just as the LORD has commanded Moses.’” <a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his own family, and he shall possess it; and it shall be a statutory ordinance to the sons of Israel, just as the LORD commanded Moses.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his own family, and he shall possess it; and it shall be a statutory ordinance to the sons of Israel, just as the LORD commanded Moses.’” <a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his blood relative in his own family, and he shall possess it; and it shall be a statutory judgment to the sons of Israel, just as Yahweh commanded Moses.’” <a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his own family, and he shall take possession of it. It shall be a statute and ordinance to the Israelites, just as the LORD has commanded Moses.’” <a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative of his clan, and he will take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites as the LORD commanded Moses.” <a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative of his clan, and he will take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites as the LORD commanded Moses.&#8221 <a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute and ordinance, as Jehovah commanded Moses. <a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And if his father has no brothers, the land must be given to his nearest relative in the clan. This is my law, and the Israelites must obey it. <a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If he has no uncles, give his property to the nearest relative in his family, and that relative will take possession of it. This will be a rule for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses." <a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> If he has no brothers or uncles, then his nearest relative is to inherit it and hold it as his own property. The people of Israel are to observe this as a legal requirement, just as I, the LORD, have commanded you." <a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> If his father doesn't have brothers, then give his inheritance to a relative who is nearest to him from the family and he'll take possession of it. This is to be a permanent ordinance for the Israelis, just as the LORD commanded Moses." <a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the next of kin from his clan, that he may take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites, as the LORD has commanded Moses.?? <a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a> and if his father has no brothers, then you are to give his inheritance to his relative nearest to him from his family, and he will possess it. This will be for the Israelites a legal requirement, as the LORD commanded Moses.'" <a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman who is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute and ordinance, as the LORD commanded Moses.'" <a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if his father shall have no brethren, then ye shall give inheritance to his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a> If his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman who is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it. This shall be a statute and ordinance for the children of Israel, as Yahweh commanded Moses.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if his father has no brothers, then you have given his inheritance to his relation who is near to him of his family, and he has possessed it”; and it has been to the sons of Israel for a statute of judgment, as YHWH has commanded Moses. <a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if his father have no brethren, then ye have given his inheritance to his relation who is near unto him of his family, and he hath possessed it;' and it hath been to the sons of Israel for a statute of judgment, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. <a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if no brethren to his father, give his inheritance to his remainder being near to him from his family; and he shall possess it, and it shall be to the sons of Israel for a law of judgment, as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if he have no uncles by the father, the inheritance shall be given to them that are the next akin. And this shall be to the children of Israel sacred by a perpetual law, as the Lord hath commanded Moses. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if he has no paternal uncles, the inheritance shall be given to those who are closest to him. And this shall be, for the sons of Israel, consecrated as a perpetual law, just as the Lord has instructed Moses.” <a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a> if his father had no brothers, you shall give his heritage to his nearest relative in his clan, who shall then take possession of it. This will be the statutory procedure for the Israelites, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to the nearest kinsman of his clan, and he shall possess it. It shall be for the Israelites a statute and ordinance, as the LORD commanded Moses.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it; and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if he has no father's brother, give his inheritance to one who is near to him from his family, and he shall inherit it; and it shall be for the children of Israel the law of justice, according to what LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it. And it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.' <a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And if there be no brethren of his father, ye shall give the inheritance to his nearest relation of his tribe, to inherit his possessions; and this shall be to the children of Israel an ordinance of judgment, as the Lord commanded Moses. <a href="/parallel/numbers/27-11.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=8492" 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> …10If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. 11<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">And if</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’ā·ḇîw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">has no</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥîm (N-mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ū·nə·ṯat·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">give</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/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">his inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: haq·qā·rōḇ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">to the next</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7607.htm" title="7607: liš·’ê·rōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Flesh. From sha'ar; flesh, as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood.">of kin</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: mim·miš·paḥ·tōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">from his clan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: wə·yā·raš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">that he may take possession of it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yə·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">This is to be</a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: lə·ḥuq·qaṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">a statutory</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">ordinance</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">for the Israelites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</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.">has 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> <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="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-10</a> 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. / But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” ... <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_chronicles/23-22.htm">1 Chronicles 23:22</a> Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. <a href="/ezekiel/46-16.htm">Ezekiel 46:16-18</a> 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.’” <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28-29</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. / And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a> In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a> Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Luke 12:13-14</a> Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” / But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?” <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32</a> And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a> Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Colossians 3:24</a> because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if his father have no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.mount<a href="/numbers/33-47.htm">Numbers 33:47,48</a> And they removed from Almondiblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo… <a href="/deuteronomy/3-27.htm">Deuteronomy 3:27</a> Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and lift up thine eyes westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, and behold it with thine eyes: for thou shalt not go over this Jordan.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-49.htm">Deuteronomy 32:49</a> Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/27-4.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/26-56.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/numbers/27-10.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/27-10.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Kinsman</a> <a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Legal</a> <a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/23-13.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/19-21.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/numbers/21-35.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/numbers/26-54.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/numbers/19-2.htm">Requirement</a> <a href="/numbers/19-21.htm">Statute</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Statutory</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/36-6.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/34-13.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/numbers/32-5.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/numbers/32-18.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Kinsman</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Legal</a> <a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-3.htm">Nearest</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/29-6.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/numbers/33-53.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/numbers/29-18.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/judges/9-3.htm">Relative</a> <a href="/numbers/31-21.htm">Requirement</a> <a href="/numbers/31-21.htm">Statute</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Statutory</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>And if his father has no brothers, This phrase addresses the situation where a man dies without leaving a male heir, and his father also has no brothers to inherit the property. In ancient Israelite society, inheritance was typically passed through the male line, reflecting the patriarchal structure of the culture. This provision ensures that the inheritance remains within the extended family, preserving the tribal and familial land allocations established when the Israelites entered the Promised Land.give his inheritance to the next of kin from his clan, The next of kin, or closest relative, would be responsible for taking possession of the inheritance. This reflects the importance of family and clan in maintaining the social and economic stability of the community. The concept of the "kinsman-redeemer" is seen here, which is further illustrated in the Book of Ruth, where Boaz acts as a redeemer for Naomi and Ruth. This principle underscores the value placed on family loyalty and the preservation of family lineage.that he may take possession of it. The taking of possession by the next of kin ensures that the land remains within the tribe, which was crucial for maintaining the tribal boundaries and identity. This also prevented the fragmentation of land holdings, which could weaken the economic base of a family or clan. The possession of land was not just an economic matter but also a spiritual one, as the land was seen as a gift from God to the Israelites.This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites, The term "statutory ordinance" indicates that this command is not merely a suggestion but a binding legal requirement for the Israelite community. It reflects the divine authority behind the laws given to Moses and underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. This ordinance is part of the broader legal framework that governed Israelite society, emphasizing justice, fairness, and the protection of family rights.as the LORD has commanded Moses.’” This phrase affirms the divine origin of the command, highlighting Moses as the mediator of God's law to the people. It reinforces the authority of the law by attributing it directly to the LORD, the covenant God of Israel. This divine commandment is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant relationship with Israel, where obedience to God's laws is a central theme. Moses, as a type of Christ, serves as a mediator between God and His people, foreshadowing the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who received the laws and commandments from God, including the statutes regarding inheritance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, to whom the laws and statutes were given to guide their community and religious life. 3. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance_laws.htm">Inheritance Laws</a> The specific guidelines given by God to Moses regarding the distribution of property among the Israelites, ensuring that family inheritances remain within the clan. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who provides these laws to maintain order and justice within the community. 5. <a href="/topical/c/clan.htm">Clan</a> A family group within the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of keeping property within the extended family to preserve tribal identity and stability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_justice.htm">God's Order and Justice</a> The inheritance laws reflect God's desire for order and justice within the community. They ensure that property remains within the family, preserving the social and economic stability of the clan. <a href="/topical/f/family_responsibility.htm">Family Responsibility</a> The passage underscores the importance of family responsibility and care. It calls for relatives to step up and ensure the well-being of their kin, reflecting God's care for His people. <a href="/topical/p/preservation_of_heritage.htm">Preservation of Heritage</a> By keeping inheritances within the clan, the Israelites preserved their heritage and identity. This teaches us the value of maintaining our spiritual heritage and passing it on to future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The statute is a reminder of God's provision for His people. Even in matters of property and inheritance, God provides a way to ensure that no one is left without support. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_belonging.htm">Community and Belonging</a> The law fosters a sense of community and belonging, reminding us of our place within the body of Christ and our responsibility to care for one another.<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_do_inheritance_rules_change.htm">Numbers 27:1-11 compared to Deuteronomy 21:15-17: Why do inheritance rules seem to evolve, potentially contradicting the idea of unchanging divine law?</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/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_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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - A statute of judgment, לְחֻםקּת מִשְׁפָט. Septuagint, δικαίωμα κρίσεως. A statute determining a legal right. CHAPTER 27:12-23 MOSES AND JOSHUA (verses 12-23). <a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not his father לְאָבִיו֒ (lə·’ā·ḇîw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father has no אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle brothers, אַחִים֮ (’a·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) give וּנְתַתֶּ֣ם (ū·nə·ṯat·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set his inheritance נַחֲלָת֗וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion to the next הַקָּרֹ֥ב (haq·qā·rōḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> Near of kin לִשְׁאֵר֞וֹ (liš·’ê·rōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7607.htm">Strong's 7607: </a> Flesh, as living, for, food, food of any kind, kindred by blood from his clan, מִמִּשְׁפַּחְתּ֖וֹ (mim·miš·paḥ·tōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people that he may take possession of it. וְיָרַ֣שׁ (wə·yā·raš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin This is to be וְֽהָ֨יְתָ֜ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a statutory מִשְׁפָּ֔ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style ordinance לְחֻקַּ֣ת (lə·ḥuq·qaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> Something prescribed, an enactment, statute for the Israelites, לִבְנֵ֤י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH has commanded צִוָּ֥ה (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.’” מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - 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