King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
But Tz'lof'chad the son of Hefer, the son of Gil'ad, the son of Makhir, the son of M'nasheh, had no sons, only daughters; these are the names of his daughters: Machlah, No'ah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirtzah.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But Zelophehad{H6765}, the son{H1121} of Hepher{H2660}, the son{H1121} of Gilead{H1568}, the son{H1121} of Machir{H4353}, the son{H1121} of Manasseh{H4519}, had no sons{H1121}, but daughters{H1323}: and these are the names{H8034} of his daughters{H1323}, Mahlah{H4244}, and Noah{H5270}, Hoglah{H2295}, Milcah{H4435}, and Tirzah{H8656}.
Cross-References (KJV):
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.
Numbers 27:1
- ¶ 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.
Numbers 36:2
- And they said, The LORD commanded my lord to give the land for an inheritance by lot to the children of Israel: and my lord was commanded by the LORD to give the inheritance of Zelophehad our brother unto his daughters.
Numbers 36:11
- For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father's brothers' sons:
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Commentary for Joshua 17:3
Joshua 17:3 is a verse that continues the narrative from the book of Numbers concerning the inheritance rights of Zelophehad's daughters. The historical context of this verse is set during the time when the Israelites are dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, following the conquest under Joshua's leadership.
The verse specifically mentions Zelophehad, a man from the tribe of Manasseh, who had no sons, only daughters. This detail is significant because, under the traditional patriarchal system, property was typically passed from father to son. However, Zelophehad's case presented a unique challenge to this norm. The mention of his daughters by name—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—underscores the importance of their situation and the precedent it would set for inheritance laws in Israel.
The themes present in this verse include the role of women in society, the importance of family lineage, and the development of legal precedents within the Israelite community. The story of Zelophehad's daughters is a notable example of how the Israelite legal system could adapt and evolve, as their case led to a change in the law, allowing daughters to inherit property in the absence of sons (Numbers 27:1-11). This change was significant for its time, offering a measure of gender equality and security for women within the tribal structure of ancient Israel.
In summary, Joshua 17:3 highlights an exceptional case in the allocation of tribal inheritance, emphasizing the names and existence of Zelophehad's daughters, which was crucial for the legal innovation that allowed daughters to inherit land, thus ensuring the continuity of family property and lineage in a society where male heirs were usually the norm.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6765
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְלׇפְחָד
Transliteration: Tsᵉlophchâd
Pronunciation: tsel-of-chawd'
Description: from the same as צָלָף and אֶחָד; Tselophchad, an Israelite; Zelophehad. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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. - Strong's Number: H2660
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵפֶר
Transliteration: Chêpher
Pronunciation: khay'-fer
Description: from חָפַר or חָפֵר; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites; Hepher. - Strong's Number: H1568
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָד
Transliteration: Gilʻâd
Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite. - Strong's Number: H4353
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָכִיר
Transliteration: Mâkîyr
Pronunciation: maw-keer'
Description: from מָכַר; salesman; Makir, an Israelite; Machir. - Strong's Number: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H4244
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחְלָה
Transliteration: Machlâh
Pronunciation: makh-law'
Description: from חָלָה; sickness; Machlah, the name apparently of two Israelitesses; Mahlah. - Strong's Number: H5270
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֹעָה
Transliteration: Nôʻâh
Pronunciation: no-aw'
Description: from נוּעַ; movement; Noah, an Israelitess; Noah. - Strong's Number: H2295
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חׇגְלָה
Transliteration: Choglâh
Pronunciation: khog-law'
Description: of uncertain derivation; probably a partridge; Choglah, an Israelitess; Hoglah. See also בֵּית חׇגְלָה. - Strong's Number: H4435
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלְכָּה
Transliteration: Milkâh
Pronunciation: mil-kaw'
Description: a form of מַלְכָּה; queen; Milcah, the name of a Hebrewess and of an Israelite; Milcah. - Strong's Number: H8656
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תִּרְצָה
Transliteration: Tirtsâh
Pronunciation: teer-tsaw'
Description: from רָצָה; delightsomeness; Tirtsah, a place in Palestine; also an Israelitess; Tirzah.