New International Version The daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. The names of the daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah. They came forward New Living Translation One day a petition was presented by the daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Their father, Zelophehad, was a descendant of Hepher son of Gilead, son of Makir, son of Manasseh, son of Joseph. English Standard Version Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh the son of Joseph. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Berean Standard Bible 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 Berean Literal Bible And the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph, came—and these were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. King James Bible Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. New King James Version Then came the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, from the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. New American Standard Bible Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came forward; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. NASB 1995 Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. NASB 1977 Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. Legacy Standard Bible Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah. Amplified Bible Then the [five] daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, from the tribes of Manasseh [who was] the son of Joseph, approached [with a request]. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Berean Annotated Bible Now the daughters of Zelophehad (first-born) son of Hepher (a well), the son of Gilead (rocky region), the son of Machir (sold), the son of Manasseh (causing to forget), belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph (YHWH has added). These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah (disease), Noah (motion), Hoglah (partridge), Milcah (queen), and Tirzah (favorable). They approached Christian Standard Bible The daughters of Zelophehad approached; Zelophehad was the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh from the clans of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Holman Christian Standard Bible The daughters of Zelophehad approached; Zelophehad was the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh from the clans of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. American Standard Version Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Contemporary English Version Zelophehad was from the Manasseh tribe, and he had five daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. English Revised Version Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. GOD'S WORD® Translation The daughters of Zelophehad, son of Hepher, grandson of Gilead, descendant of Machir, whose father was Manasseh, belonged to the families of Manasseh, son of Joseph. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They came Good News Translation Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah were the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, son of Joseph. International Standard Version 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 NET Bible Then the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh of the families of Manasseh, the son Joseph came forward. Now these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. New Heart English Bible Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Webster's Bible Translation Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow 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 World English Bible Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph came near. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh son of Joseph, draw near—and these [are] the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah— Berean Literal Bible And the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph, came—and these were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Young's Literal Translation And daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh son of Joseph, draw near -- and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah -- Smith's Literal Translation And there will come near the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, for the families of Manesseh, son of Joseph: and these the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen came the daughters of Salphaad, the son of Hepher, the son of Galaad, the son of Machir, the son of Manasses, who was the son of Joseph: and their names are Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa. Catholic Public Domain Version Then there approached the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, who was the son of Joseph: and their names are Mahlah, and Noa, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. New American Bible The daughters of Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, came forward. (Zelophehad belonged to the clans of Manasseh, son of Joseph.) The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. New Revised Standard Version Then the daughters of Zelophehad came forward. Zelophehad was son of Hepher son of Gilead son of Machir son of Manasseh son of Joseph, a member of the Manassite clans. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Joah, and Hogla, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And then came the daughters of Tsalphkhad, son of Khaphar, son of Gelad, son of Makir, son of Manasheh, from the family, of Menasheh, son of Yoseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Makhla and Yaa and Khagla and Melka and Tartsa. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the daughters of Salpaad the son of Opher, the son of Galaad, the son of Machir, of the tribe of Manasse, of the sons of Joseph, came near; and these were their names, Maala, and Nua, and Egla, and Melcha, and Thersa; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Daughters of Zelophehad1Now 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 2the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said,… Cross References Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, Numbers 26:33 Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. 1 Chronicles 7:15 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. the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, Numbers 26:29-30 These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, Joshua 17:1-2 Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. Genesis 48:5-6 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. Joshua 13:29-31 This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Joshua 17:3 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. Numbers 36:11 Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side. They approached Numbers 36:1-2 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. Joshua 17:4 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. Deuteronomy 21:15-17 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. Job 42:15 No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. Genesis 25:5-6 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. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Ruth 4:5-10 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. … 1 Kings 21:3-4 But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” / So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. Treasury of Scripture Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. Jump to Previous Daughters Drew Hepher Hoglah Joseph Machir Mahlah Manasseh Milcah Names Noah Tirzah ZelophehadJump to Next Daughters Drew Hepher Hoglah Joseph Machir Mahlah Manasseh Milcah Names Noah Tirzah ZelophehadNumbers 27 1. The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance6. The law of inheritances 12. Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor 18. Joshua is appointed to succeed him Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, Zelophehad belonged to the tribe of Manasseh and had died without leaving a son. His daughters therefore faced the loss of their family’s inheritance unless their case was heard. Num 26:33 Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters.… the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, Their family line reached back through Gilead and Machir to Manasseh, Joseph’s son. This established their place among the families entitled to receive land within Manasseh’s tribal inheritance. Num 26:29-30 These were the descendants of Manasseh:… belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. Israel’s land was assigned by tribe, clan, and family, preserving each household’s portion in the land God gave Israel. The daughters’ claim rested on their true membership in their father’s clan. Gen 48:5-6 And now your two sons born to you in Egypt… These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. All five daughters are named, marking their shared role in seeking justice for their father’s household and preserving his name and inheritance. Jos 17:3 But Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters.… They approached They came before Israel’s leaders with a lawful appeal, refusing to let their father’s inheritance disappear because he had no sons. Num 36:1-2 Now the family heads of the clan of Gilead… Persons / Places / Events 1. ZelophehadA descendant of Manasseh, son of Joseph. He had no sons, only daughters, which was significant in the context of inheritance laws. 2. Daughters of Zelophehad Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. These women approached Moses to request an inheritance, challenging the existing norms of inheritance. 3. Manasseh One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph. The daughters belonged to this tribe, which was significant in the context of land distribution. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites who was approached by the daughters for a ruling on their inheritance rights. 5. Israelite Inheritance Laws The context of this event is the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel, which traditionally passed through male heirs. Teaching Points Courage to Challenge InjusticeThe daughters of Zelophehad demonstrated courage by approaching Moses and challenging the status quo. Believers are encouraged to stand up for justice and righteousness, even when it goes against tradition. God's Provision for All This passage highlights God's care and provision for all His people, regardless of gender. It reminds us that God's laws are just and inclusive. Faith in Action The daughters' faith in God's promises led them to take action. Believers are called to actively pursue God's promises in their lives. The Role of Women in God's Plan This account underscores the important role women play in God's plan, encouraging the church to recognize and support the contributions of women. Inheritance in Christ Just as the daughters sought their inheritance, believers are reminded of their spiritual inheritance in Christ, which is available to all who believe. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 27:1?2. How does Numbers 27:1 highlight the importance of women's rights in biblical times? 3. What can we learn from Zelophehad's daughters about approaching authority with requests? 4. How does Numbers 27:1 connect to Galatians 3:28 regarding equality in Christ? 5. In what ways can we advocate for justice in our communities today? 6. How does the courage of Zelophehad's daughters inspire us to address injustices? 7. Why did Zelophehad's daughters challenge inheritance laws in Numbers 27:1? 8. How does Numbers 27:1 address gender equality in biblical times? 9. What does Numbers 27:1 reveal about women's rights in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27? Verse 1. - The daughters of Zelophehad. The genealogy here given agrees with those in Numbers 26:29-33 and in Joshua 17:3. These women would appear to have been in the eighth generation from Jacob, which hardly accords with the 470 years required by the narrative; some links, however, may have been dropped. Numbers 27:1 foregrounds five sisters whose courageous approach will prompt new inheritance legislation. By tracing their lineage, naming each daughter, and noting their bold advance, the verse affirms God’s detailed care for His people and His commitment to just, orderly, and inclusive distribution of covenant blessings within the family of faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now the daughtersבְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Zelophehad צְלָפְחָ֗ד (ṣə·lā·p̄ə·ḥāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6765: Zelophehad -- a man of Manasseh son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hepher, חֵ֤פֶר (ḥê·p̄er) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2660: Hepher -- three Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Gilead, גִּלְעָד֙ (gil·‘āḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Machir, מָכִ֣יר (mā·ḵîr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4353: Machir -- two Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites belonged to the clans לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (lə·miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joseph. יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites These וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were the names שְׁמ֣וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8034: A name of his daughters: בְּנֹתָ֔יו (bə·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter Mahlah, מַחְלָ֣ה (maḥ·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4244: Mahlah -- a daughter of Zelophehad, also a Gileadite Noah, נֹעָ֔ה (nō·‘āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5270: Noah -- a woman of Manasseh Hoglah, וְחָגְלָ֥ה (wə·ḥā·ḡə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2295: Hoglah -- 'partridge', a female descendant of Manasseh Milcah, וּמִלְכָּ֖ה (ū·mil·kāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4435: Milcah -- two Israelite women and Tirzah. וְתִרְצָֽה׃ (wə·ṯir·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8656: Tirzah -- daughter of Zelophehad, also a Canaanite city They approached וַתִּקְרַ֜בְנָה (wat·tiq·raḇ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach Additonal Resources Numbers 27:1 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 27:1 Bible Gateway Numbers 27:1 Bible.com Numbers 27:1 NIV |
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