Numbers 27:16

¹⁶“O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community.a

Numbers 27 presents a pivotal moment concerning inheritance rights for women in ancient Israel. The daughters of Zelophehad boldly approach Moses, arguing for their right to inherit their deceased father’s land since he had no sons. God affirms their petition, establishing a new legal precedent that ensures family lineages and land distribution continue even without male heirs. The chapter concludes with God instructing Moses to appoint Joshua as his successor, publicly commissioning him before Eleazar and the congregation.

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a: v.16 — Numbers 16:22, Hebrews 12:9, Jeremiah 3:15, Deuteronomy 31:14, John 10:11, Acts 20:28, 1 Samuel 12:13, Ezekiel 34:23, 1 Peter 5:2-4, Matthew 9:38
b: v.17 — Like sheep without a shepherd: Matthew 9:36; Ezekiel 34:5, Mark 6:34, 1 Kings 22:17, Matthew 9:36, Deuteronomy 31:2, Zechariah 10:2, 2 Chronicles 1:10, 1 Samuel 8:20, 1 Kings 3:7, 1 Samuel 18:13
c: v.18 — Deuteronomy 34:9, Genesis 41:38, Numbers 27:23, Deuteronomy 3:28, Deuteronomy 31:7-8, Deuteronomy 31:23, Acts 19:6, Judges 3:10, Numbers 11:25-29, John 3:34

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