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What clan in Manasseh was concerned about losing the tribal inheritance because of the Daughters of Zelophehad (Num. 36:1)?
What clan in Manasseh was concerned about losing the tribal inheritance because of the Daughters of Zelophehad (Num. 36:1)?
- Tirzah
- Hoglah
- Gilead (correct)
- Ashtaroth
Why were some of the tribe of Manasseh concerned about the daughters of Zelophehad (Num. 36:3f)?
Why were some of the tribe of Manasseh concerned about the daughters of Zelophehad (Num. 36:3f)?
- If they wanted to marry them they would lose their own inheritance rights
- If they married inside the tribe it was against the law of the LORD
- If they married Levites the land would be lost and then the Levites would inherit land which was illegal
- If they married outside the tribe the tribal inheritance would be lost (correct)
Moses required that the daughters of Zelophehad must marry someone from what tribe (Num. 36:6)?
Moses required that the daughters of Zelophehad must marry someone from what tribe (Num. 36:6)?
- The tribe of Judah
- The tribe of Levi
- Their own tribe (correct)
- The priests
Moses made a general rule that any daughter who inherited property must marry someone (Num. 36:8)
Moses made a general rule that any daughter who inherited property must marry someone (Num. 36:8)
The daughters of Zelophehad ended up marrying (Num. 36:11)
The daughters of Zelophehad ended up marrying (Num. 36:11)
The daughters of Zelophehad were from which tribe (Num. 36:12)?
The daughters of Zelophehad were from which tribe (Num. 36:12)?
Study Notes
Daughters of Zelophehad and Tribal Inheritance
- Gilead clan of Manasseh was worried about losing their inheritance due to the daughters of Zelophehad.
- Concerns arose that if these daughters married outside of Manasseh, the tribal inheritance would be compromised.
Moses' Regulations on Marriages
- Moses mandated that the daughters of Zelophehad must marry within their own tribe to preserve the inheritance rights.
- A general rule was established stating that any daughter inheriting property must also marry someone from her own tribe.
Marriages of the Daughters
- The daughters of Zelophehad ultimately married their own cousins, ensuring the continuity of the inheritance within the tribe of Manasseh.
- This action reinforced the importance of maintaining tribal boundaries and inheritance rights as outlined in the laws provided to Moses.
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Test your knowledge on Numbers Chapter 36 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. Explore the concerns of the clan in Manasseh regarding the inheritance of the Daughters of Zelophehad, and more. Perfect for those studying the Book of Numbers!
