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Numbers 26:33

Numbers 26:33 in Multiple Translations

Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

¶ And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

And Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, had no sons, but only daughters, and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

(Zelophehad, son of Hepher, didn't have any sons, only daughters. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.)

And Zelophehad the sonne of Hepher had no sonnes, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah.

And Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but daughters, and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad [are] Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

And Hepher was the father of Salphaad, who had no sons, but only daughters, whose names are these: Maala, and Noa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Thersa.

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Numbers 26:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/צְלָפְחָ֣ד בֶּן חֵ֗פֶר לֹא הָ֥יוּ ל֛/וֹ בָּנִ֖ים כִּ֣י אִם בָּנ֑וֹת וְ/שֵׁם֙ בְּנ֣וֹת צְלָפְחָ֔ד מַחְלָ֣ה וְ/נֹעָ֔ה חָגְלָ֥ה מִלְכָּ֖ה וְ/תִרְצָֽה
וּ/צְלָפְחָ֣ד Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 Zelophehad Conj | N-proper
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
חֵ֗פֶר Chêpher H2660 Hepher 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/שֵׁם֙ shêm H8034 name Conj | N-ms
בְּנ֣וֹת bath H1323 Bath (Shua) N-fp
צְלָפְחָ֔ד Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 Zelophehad N-proper
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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וּ/צְלָפְחָ֣ד Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 "Zelophehad" Conj | 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.
חֵ֗פֶר 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.
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
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.
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/שֵׁם֙ shêm H8034 "name" Conj | N-ms
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.
בְּנ֣וֹת 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.
צְלָפְחָ֔ד Tsᵉlophchâd H6765 "Zelophehad" 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.
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.

Study Notes — Numbers 26:33

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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 36:10–12 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. They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan.

Numbers 26:33 Summary

This verse tells us about a man named Zelophehad who had no sons, but five daughters. Their names are listed as Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. This is important because, in those days, sons usually inherited their father's property, but God made special provisions for Zelophehad's daughters, as we see in Numbers 27:1-11. This shows us that God cares about everyone, regardless of their situation, and wants to provide for them, just like He promises in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Bible mentioning the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 26:33?

The Bible mentions the daughters of Zelophehad because they play a significant role in the inheritance laws, as seen in Numbers 27:1-11 and Numbers 36:1-12, highlighting God's provision for them and setting a precedent for future generations.

What is the significance of the names of Zelophehad's daughters being listed?

The listing of the names of Zelophehad's daughters, Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah, shows that they are recognized as heirs and important individuals in their family, much like the sons of Israel are listed throughout the book of Numbers, such as in Exodus 1:1-5 and Numbers 1:5-15.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Numbers?

This verse is part of the census and genealogy of the Israelites in the book of Numbers, which serves to establish the tribes and families of Israel, as well as their inheritance in the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 26:1-65 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3.

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

The fact that Zelophehad had no sons, 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 Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about God's heart for women and their role in His plan?
  2. How can I apply the principle of God's provision and recognition of individuals, regardless of their background or situation, to my own life?
  3. What does the listing of Zelophehad's daughters teach me about the importance of family and legacy in God's eyes?
  4. In what ways can I, like the daughters of Zelophehad, trust in God's provision and plan for my life, even when circumstances seem uncertain?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:33

[See comments on Numbers 26:28]

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:33

And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:33

5–51. The twelve secular tribes are numbered, the sacred tribe of Levi being omitted. The names are based upon Genesis 46:8-27, but with the addition of Ephraim and Manasseh, who, having been born in Egypt, could not be reckoned in Gen. among those who went down into Egypt. The total number at the first census, thirty-eight years before (ch. 1) was 603,550; now it Isaiah 601,730. The order of the tribes is the same, except that Manasseh (Numbers 26:29-34) precedes Ephraim (Numbers 26:35-37). Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim and Naphtali have decreased in numbers, while the other seven have increased. The impossibility of the figures is shewn in note on Numbers 1:46.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 26:33

33. The names of the daughters of Zelophehad, who had no sons, are recorded preparatory to the new legislation respecting the inheritance of brotherless daughters. Chaps. 27 and 36.

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