1. kai proshlqon oi arconteV fulhV uiwn galaad uiou macir uiou manassh ek thV fulhV uiwn iwshf kai elalhsan enanti mwush kai enanti eleazar tou ierewV kai enanti twn arcontwn oikwn patriwn uiwn israhl
2. kai eipan tw kuriw hmwn eneteilato kurioV apodounai thn ghn thV klhronomiaV en klhrw toiV uioiV israhl kai tw kuriw sunetaxen kurioV dounai thn klhronomian salpaad tou adelfou hmwn taiV qugatrasin autou
3. kai esontai eni twn fulwn uiwn israhl gunaikeV kai afaireqhsetai o klhroV autwn ek thV katascesewV twn paterwn hmwn kai prosteqhsetai eiV klhronomian thV fulhV oiV an genwntai gunaikeV kai ek tou klhrou thV klhronomiaV hmwn afaireqhsetai
4. ean de genhtai h afesiV twn uiwn israhl kai prosteqhsetai h klhronomia autwn epi thn klhronomian thV fulhV oiV an genwntai gunaikeV kai apo thV klhronomiaV fulhV patriaV hmwn afaireqhsetai h klhronomia autwn
5. kai eneteilato mwushV toiV uioiV israhl dia prostagmatoV kuriou legwn outwV fulh uiwn iwshf legousin
6. touto to rhma o sunetaxen kurioV taiV qugatrasin salpaad legwn ou areskei enantion autwn estwsan gunaikeV plhn ek tou dhmou tou patroV autwn estwsan gunaikeV
7. kai ouci peristrafhsetai klhronomia toiV uioiV israhl apo fulhV epi fulhn oti ekastoV en th klhronomia thV fulhV thV patriaV autou proskollhqhsontai oi uioi israhl
8. kai pasa qugathr agcisteuousa klhronomian ek twn fulwn uiwn israhl eni twn ek tou dhmou tou patroV authV esontai gunaikeV ina agcisteuswsin oi uioi israhl ekastoV thn klhronomian thn patrikhn autou
9. kai ou peristrafhsetai klhroV ek fulhV epi fulhn eteran alla ekastoV en th klhronomia autou proskollhqhsontai oi uioi israhl
10. on tropon sunetaxen kurioV mwush outwV epoihsan qugatereV salpaad
11. kai egenonto qersa kai egla kai melca kai noua kai maala qugatereV salpaad toiV aneyioiV autwn
12. ek tou dhmou tou manassh uiwn iwshf egenhqhsan gunaikeV kai egeneto h klhronomia autwn epi thn fulhn dhmou tou patroV autwn
13. autai ai entolai kai ta dikaiwmata kai ta krimata a eneteilato kurioV en ceiri mwush epi dusmwn mwab epi tou iordanou kata iericw .
Footnotes:
36:1-4 - The question of the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters is raised again. This reflects the concern for the preservation of inheritance within the tribes, showing God's concern for justice and family organization (see also Numbers 27:1-11 and Joshua 17:3-4).
36:5-9 - God decrees that female heirs must marry within their own tribe so that the land remains in the family. This ensures the stability of inheritance and the preservation of property between tribes (see also Leviticus 25:10 and Galatians 3:28).
36:10-12 - Zelophehad's daughters obey the Lord's command and marry within their tribe. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands and preserving family blessings (see also Joshua 17:3-6).
36:13:00 - This verse concludes the narrative of the laws and commandments God gave the Israelites through Moses. It reinforces the authority and importance of following God's law, which was given for the well-being and prosperity of the people (see also Deuteronomy 4:40 and Psalm 19:7-11).
Verses related to Números, 36:
Numbers chapter 36 concludes with laws on inheritance. How to preserve the family and tribal legacy? This final text resolves the issue of the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters, establishing rules for marriages within the same tribe. The chapter addresses themes of family continuity, preservation of tribal heritage, and the wisdom of divine laws. Numbers 36 demonstrates the flexibility and foresight of God's law. Study with us five biblical passages that correlate with the legal themes of this concluding chapter.
Joshua 17:3-4: "But Zelophehad, son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, had no sons, but only daughters, who were called Mahalah, Noah, Hogla, Milcah and Tirzah. They presented themselves to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, 'The Lord commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our relatives.' So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father's brothers, according to the commandment of the Lord." - This excerpt refers directly to the case of the daughters of Zelophehad, which is addressed in Numbers 36.
Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female; for all are one in Christ Jesus." - Although in a different context, this verse reflects the principle of equality in inheritance that is addressed in Numbers 36 with regard to Zelophehad's daughters.
Proverbs 13:22: "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous." - This proverb talks about inheritance, a central theme in Numbers 36.
Ezekiel 46:18: "The prince will not take any of the people's properties, expelling them from their properties. You will give your children an inheritance taken only from your property, so that none of my people will be separated from your property." - This verse in Ezekiel echoes concerns about preserving tribal heritage that are addressed in Numbers 36.
Ruth 4:5: "Then Boaz said, 'On the day you buy Naomi's land, you will also buy Ruth the Moabite, the deceased's widow, to keep his name in your inheritance.'" - Ruth's story illustrates issues of inheritance and intertribal marriage, which are central themes in Numbers 36.
FAQ:
What was the concern of Zelophehad's daughters in Numbers 36?
Zelophehad’s daughters were concerned that if they married men from other tribes, their inheritance would be transferred to another tribe. (Numbers 36:2-4)
What did God command regarding the marriage of Zelophehad's daughters?
God commanded Zelophehad's daughters to marry within the tribe of Manasseh so that the inheritance would not be transferred to another tribe of Israel. (Numbers 36:5-9)
How did the case of Zelophehad's daughters influence inheritance laws in Israel?
The case established the principle that heirs should marry within their tribe to preserve the family inheritance within the original tribe. (Numbers 36:6-7)
What was the purpose of the law limiting inter-tribal marriage?
The law was intended to keep inheritances within the original tribes, preventing land from being transferred between tribes, and preserving the integrity of land distribution. (Numbers 36:7-9)
What was the final decision regarding the inheritance of Zelophehad's daughters?
Zelophehad’s daughters obeyed God’s command and married men from their own tribe, ensuring that their father’s inheritance remained in Manasseh. (Numbers 36:10-12)
