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Themes in Numbers 27

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Themes in Numbers 27

Numbers 27:1 (show verse)

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

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Gilead » Grandson of manasseh
Hepher » Son of gilead, and ancestor of zelophehad
Hoglah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Orphan » Instances of » Daughters of zelophehad
Petition » Israel
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:2 (show verse)

Moses, Eleazar the priest, the elders, and the entire community at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before them, and said,

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Court » Civil » Held at the tabernacle
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Orphan » Instances of » Daughters of zelophehad
Petition » Israel
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:3 (show verse)

"Our father died in the wilderness, but he wasn't with the company of those who gathered against the LORD along with the company of Korah. He died in his own sin, and he had no sons.

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Orphan » Instances of » Daughters of zelophehad
Petition » Israel
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:4 (show verse)

Why are you going to eliminate the name of our father from his family, just because he had no son? Give us a possession from among our father's relatives."

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Orphan » Instances of » Daughters of zelophehad
Petition » Israel
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:5 (show verse)

So Moses brought the family into the LORD's presence,

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Orphan » Instances of » Daughters of zelophehad
Petition » Israel
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Being the supreme judge
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:6 (show verse)

and the LORD told Moses,

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Being the supreme judge
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:7 (show verse)

"The daughters of Zelophehad are telling the truth. You are certainly to give to them a possession for an inheritance among their father's relatives. You are to pass on the inheritance of their father to them.

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Mahlah » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
The tribe of Manasseh » Remarkable persons of » Daughters of zelophehad
Milcah » Daughter of zelophehad » Special legislation in regard to the inheritance of
Noah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Being the supreme judge
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:8 (show verse)

Tell the Israelis that when a man dies without a son, you are to pass his inheritance to his daughter.

Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Heirs » General references to natural
Inheritance » Earthly » Laws of
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Laws of inheritance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Real estate » Laws of inheritance
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Being the supreme judge
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Woman » Rights of
Woman » Young » Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:9 (show verse)

If he doesn't have a daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers.

Daughter » Property rights of
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » The law of female inheritance settled
Israel » Zelophehad » Daughters » Sue » Inheratance
Land » Unmarried woman's rights in
Legislation » Inheritance
Property » In real estate » Entail of
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Being the supreme judge
Tirzah » Daughter » Zelophehad
Women » Property rights of » In inheritance
Zelophehad » His daughters petition for his inheritance

Numbers 27:10 (show verse)

If he doesn't have brothers, give his inheritance to his father's brothers.

Numbers 27:11 (show verse)

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."

Numbers 27:12 (show verse)

Then the LORD told Moses, "You are to climb these Abarim mountains and look over the land that I'm going to give the Israelis.

moses » Not permitted to enter canaan, but views the land from atop mount pisgah
Mountains » Names of » Abarim, east of jordan
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:13 (show verse)

After you've seen it, you'll be taken to be with your people just as your brother Aaron was gathered to them,

moses » Not permitted to enter canaan, but views the land from atop mount pisgah
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:14 (show verse)

because in the wilderness of Zin, when the community rebelled, you rebelled against my command to treat me as holy before their eyes in regards to the Meribah Springs in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin."

journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh in the wilderness of zin » Called meribah to commemorate the murmuring
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Zin
moses » Not permitted to enter canaan, but views the land from atop mount pisgah
Obedience » Instances of » moses
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Wilderness of
Zin » Descendant » A desert south of judah

Numbers 27:15 (show verse)

Moses responded to the LORD,

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:16 (show verse)

"May the LORD God of the spirits of all living creatures appoint a man over the community

journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:17 (show verse)

who will go in and out before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in so that the LORD'S community won't be like a flock without a shepherd."

Church of israel » Called the » Congregation of the lord
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:18 (show verse)

"Select Nun's son Joshua. The Spirit is in that man," the LORD answered Moses. "You are to lay your hand on him

Call » To special religious duty » Joshua
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
hands » Imposition of, used in » Conferring civil power
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Divinely inspired
Ministers » Hospitality to » Ordination of
Obedience » Instances of » moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Officiate at the choice of a ruler
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Appointing civil officers

Numbers 27:19 (show verse)

and make him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire community. Then you are to set him in charge right before their eyes,

Call » To special religious duty » Joshua
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
Obedience » Instances of » moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Officiate at the choice of a ruler

Numbers 27:20 (show verse)

turning over your authority to him so that the entire community of Israel knows to obey him.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
Loyalty » Encouraged
Obedience » Instances of » moses
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Appointing civil officers

Numbers 27:21 (show verse)

You are to make him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest, who is to inquire on his behalf using the Urim in the presence of the LORD regarding a decision of judgment, because by his command he and all the Israelis with him will go out or come in."

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
Obedience » Instances of » moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Officiate at the choice of a ruler
Revelation » Methods of » By urim and thummim
Urim and thummim » God to be consulted by
Urim and thummim » Eleazar to ask counsel for joshua, after the judgment of

Numbers 27:22 (show verse)

So Moses did what the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, made him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest and the entire community,

Call » To special religious duty » Joshua
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
moses » Appoints joshua as his successor
Obedience » Instances of » moses

Numbers 27:23 (show verse)

laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the LORD had commanded, using Moses' authority.

Call » To special religious duty » Joshua
solemn Charges » Moses to joshua
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Appointment of joshua
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Hand » Joshua
Israel » appointed » Leader » Joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Commissioned, ordained, and charged with the responsibilites of moses' office
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Moses to joshua
moses » Appoints joshua as his successor
Religious » Solemn charges given » Moses to joshua
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work