Joshua 17:3

Joshua 17:3 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

¶ But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

American Standard Version ASV

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but only daughters; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Free Bible Version FBV

But Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, had no sons. He only had daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But Zelophehad the sonne of Hephir, the sonne of Gilead, the sonne of Machir, ye sonne of Manasseh, had no sonnes, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

As to Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, he hath no children except daughters, and these [are] the names of his daughters: Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah,

World English Bible WEB

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But Salphaad the son of Hepher the son of Galaad the son of Machir the son of Manasses had no sons, but only daughters: whose names are these, Maala and Noa and Hegla and Melcha and Thersa.

Translation for Translators T4T

Hepher’s son Zelophehad had no sons, but he had five daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

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Joshua 17:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לִ/צְלָפְחָד֩ בֶּן חֵ֨פֶר בֶּן גִּלְעָ֜ד בֶּן מָכִ֣יר בֶּן מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה לֹא הָ֥יוּ ל֛/וֹ בָּנִ֖ים כִּ֣י אִם בָּנ֑וֹת וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ שְׁמ֣וֹת בְּנֹתָ֔י/ו מַחְלָ֣ה וְ/נֹעָ֔ה חָגְלָ֥ה מִלְכָּ֖ה וְ/תִרְצָֽה

וְ/לִ/צְלָפְחָד֩ Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 Zelophehad Conj | Prep | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

חֵ֨פֶר Chêpher H2660 Hepher N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

גִּלְעָ֜ד Gilʻâd H1568 Gilead N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מָכִ֣יר Mâkîyr H4353 Machir N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה Mᵉnashsheh H4519 Moses N-proper

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

הָ֥יוּ hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3cp

ל֛/וֹ Prep | Suff

בָּנִ֖ים bên H1121 son N-mp

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj

אִם ʼim H518 if Conj

בָּנ֑וֹת bath H1323 Bath (Shua) N-fp

וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ ʼêl-leh H428 these Conj | Pron

שְׁמ֣וֹת shêm H8034 name N-mp

בְּנֹתָ֔י/ו bath H1323 Bath (Shua) N-fp | Suff

מַחְלָ֣ה Machlâh H4244 Mahlah N-proper

וְ/נֹעָ֔ה Nôʻâh H5270 Noah Conj | N-proper

חָגְלָ֥ה Choglâh H2295 Hoglah N-proper

מִלְכָּ֖ה Milkâh H4435 Milcah N-proper

וְ/תִרְצָֽה Tirtsâh H8656 Tirzah Conj | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 17:3

וְ/לִ/צְלָפְחָד֩ Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 "Zelophehad" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Zelophehad was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh who lived during the time of Moses. He had five daughters, including Mahlah and Tirzah, and his story is told in the book of Numbers.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; son of: Hepher (H2660A); father of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Zelophehad = "first-born" a Manassite, son of Hepher and grandson of Gilead; came out of Egypt with Moses and died in the wilderness leaving only five daughters as heirs; their right to the inheritance was confirmed by divine direction

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Zelophehad. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:6; 1 Chronicles 7:15.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

חֵ֨פֶר Chêpher H2660 "Hepher" N-proper

Hepher refers to a place in Palestine or a person's name, meaning a well. In 1 Chronicles 11:36, a man named Hepher is listed as one of David's warriors, known for his strength. It symbolizes a source of life.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36 § Hepher = "a well" 1) a place in ancient Canaan, west of the Jordan, conquered by Joshua 2) a place in Judah, probably the same as 1 above

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Hepher. See also: Numbers 26:32; Joshua 17:2; 1 Chronicles 11:36.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

גִּלְעָ֜ד Gilʻâd H1568 "Gilead" N-proper

Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.

Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מָכִ֣יר Mâkîyr H4353 "Machir" N-proper

Machir was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4 as the son of Ammiel, and played a significant role in helping Saul and David. He was also the son of Manasseh and an Aramite woman. His name means 'sold'.

Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.4; son of: Ammiel (H5988H) § Machir = "sold" 1) eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family 2) son of Ammiel, a powerful chief of one of the Transjordanic tribes who rendered essential services to Saul and to David

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Machir. See also: Genesis 50:23; Judges 5:14; 1 Chronicles 7:17.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה Mᵉnashsheh H4519 "Moses" N-proper

Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

הָ֥יוּ hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

ל֛/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

בָּנִ֖ים bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj

This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.

Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather

Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.

בָּנ֑וֹת bath H1323 "Bath (Shua)" N-fp

The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.

Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')

Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.

וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙ ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Conj | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

שְׁמ֣וֹת shêm H8034 "name" N-mp

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

בְּנֹתָ֔י/ו bath H1323 "Bath (Shua)" N-fp | Suff

Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.

מַחְלָ֣ה Machlâh H4244 "Mahlah" N-proper

Mahlah was a woman who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, her name means disease. She is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18 as the sister of Ishhod and Abiezer, and was one of the daughters of Zelophehad.

Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18; her mother was Hammolecheth (H4447); sister of: Ishhod (H0379) and Abiezer (H0044H) § Mahlah = "disease" 1) the eldest of 5 daughters of Zelophehad the grandson of Manasseh 2) a Gileadite

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Mahlah. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; 1 Chronicles 7:18.

וְ/נֹעָ֔ה Nôʻâh H5270 "Noah" Conj | N-proper

Noah, an Israelitess, was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, living during the time of the exodus. Her name means motion, and she is mentioned in Numbers 26:33 and 27:1-11, where she and her sisters request inheritance rights.

Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Noah = "motion" one of the 5 daughters of Zelophehad in the time of the exodus

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Noah. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3.

חָגְלָ֥ה Choglâh H2295 "Hoglah" N-proper

Hoglah was an Israelite woman, daughter of Zelophehad, and one of the five sisters who inherited their father's land, as told in Numbers 26:33. Her name means partridge.

Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Hoglah = "partridge" 3rd of 5 daughters of Zelophehad, a descendant of Manasseh

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hoglah. See also H1031 (בֵּית חׇגְלָה). See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3.

מִלְכָּ֖ה Milkâh H4435 "Milcah" N-proper

Milcah was a woman in the Bible, daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh, and also the name of Abraham's niece who married Nahor. Her name means queen and she is mentioned in Numbers and Genesis.

Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295) and Tirzah (H8656) § Milcah = "queen" 1) daughter of Haran and wife of Nahor, her uncle and Abraham's brother, to whom she bore 8 children 2) a daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Milcah. See also: Genesis 11:29; Genesis 24:47; Joshua 17:3.

וְ/תִרְצָֽה Tirtsâh H8656 "Tirzah" Conj | N-proper

Tirzah was a city in ancient Palestine, one of the kingdoms conquered by Joshua and the Israelites, and later the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.

Definition: § Tirzah = "favourable" one of the kingdoms on the west of the Jordan conquered by Joshua and the Israelites a Canaanite city, later capital of the northern kingdom of Israel

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tirzah. See also: Numbers 26:33; 1 Kings 16:6; Song of Solomon 6:4.

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Context — Manasseh’s Western Inheritance

1Now 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. 2So 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.

3But 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.

4They 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. 5Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan,

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	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Numbers 27:1	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
2	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.
3	Numbers 36:2–11	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. And when the Jubilee for the Israelites comes, their inheritance will be added to the tribe into which they marry and taken away from the tribe of our fathers.” So at the word of the LORD, Moses commanded the Israelites: “The tribe of the sons of Joseph speaks correctly. This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father. No inheritance in Israel may be transferred from tribe to tribe, because each of the Israelites is to retain the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.” So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses. Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side.

Joshua 17:3 Summary

[This verse tells us about a man named Zelophehad who had five daughters but no sons. His daughters, Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah, are named individually, which shows how important they are to God. This is similar to how God values each of us as unique individuals, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. The story of Zelophehad's daughters also reminds us that God's plans are not limited by human circumstances, and that He can use anyone to fulfill His purposes, just like He used women like Deborah and Esther in the Bible (Judges 4:4 and Esther 4:14).]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Bible mention the daughters of Zelophehad in Joshua 17:3?

The Bible mentions the daughters of Zelophehad to highlight their unique situation and set the stage for their request for an inheritance in Joshua 17:4, which is in line with the Lord's command to Moses in Numbers 27:1-11.

What is the significance of the names of Zelophehad's daughters being listed in Joshua 17:3?

The listing of the names of Zelophehad's daughters, Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah, emphasizes their individual identities and roles as heirs in the absence of sons, as seen in Numbers 26:33 and Numbers 36:11.

How does the situation of Zelophehad's daughters relate to the broader theme of inheritance in the Bible?

The situation of Zelophehad's daughters illustrates the Bible's teaching on the importance of family and inheritance, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17 and Numbers 27:1-11, which ultimately points to God's care for all His people, including women and those without traditional inheritance rights.

What can we learn from the fact that Zelophehad had no sons but only daughters?

The fact that Zelophehad had no sons but only daughters teaches us that God's plans and provisions are not limited by human circumstances, and that He can use anyone, regardless of their background or situation, to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Exodus 1:20-21 and Judges 11:34.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's heart for women and their roles in His plan?
How does the story of Zelophehad's daughters challenge or affirm my own understanding of family and inheritance?
In what ways can I, like the daughters of Zelophehad, trust God to provide for me and my loved ones, even in uncertain circumstances?
What does this verse teach me about the importance of individual identity and recognition in God's eyes?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 17:3

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters,.... The descent of this man is particularly given, to show the truth and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 17:3

There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 17:3

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Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 17:3

Joshua 17:3 But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these [are] the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.Ver. 3. But Zelophehad.] These daughters of his are commended by their names, by their masculine faith, and by their modesty in suing for their portion. See their plea and success in Numbers 27:1-3, &c.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 17:3

Verse 3. Zelophehad - had no sons, but daughters] See this case considered at large in the notes on Numbers 27:1-7; Numbers 36:1, &c.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 17:3

3. But Zelophehad] He seems to have been the second son of his father, Hepher. He had been born during the bondage in Egypt, and came out thence with Moses, but died in the wilderness, as did the whole of that generation (Numbers 14:35; Numbers 27:3). He died without male heirs.

Sermons on Joshua 17:3

	Sermon	Description
	Women's Rights - the Bible's First Suffragettes by Ian Paisley	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and relying on God for peace and relief from unnecessary pain. The preacher also highlights the story of five young
	The Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson	A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of facing hard places in life as opportunities for spiritual growth and discipline. He illustrates this through the stories of the daughter
	Joshua Chapter 9 the Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson	A.B. Simpson explores the lessons from Joshua Chapter 9, emphasizing the significance of hard places in our spiritual journey. He highlights the faith of the daughters of Zelopheha
	Our Daily Homily - Numbers by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of knowing our spiritual pedigree as children of God, drawing parallels from the genealogical records of Israel. He encourages believers to fin

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