Numbers 27:6

Numbers 27:6 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 27:6

And the Lord spake unto Moses
From off the mercy seat, where he consulted him, and from whence he promised to commune with him about any difficult matter that came before him, ( Exodus 25:22 ) ,

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 27:6 In-Context

4 But why should our father's name die out from his clan just because he had no sons? So give us an inheritance among our father's relatives."
5 Moses brought their case to God.
6 God ruled:
7 "Zelophehad's daughters are right. Give them land as an inheritance among their father's relatives. Give them their father's inheritance.
8 "Then tell the People of Israel, If a man dies and leaves no son, give his inheritance to his daughter.
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