Numbers 27

(idea) by ModernAngel (2.2 wk) (print) ? (I like it!) Fri Feb 18 2000 at 3:25:05

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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.
27:2 And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, 27:3 Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.
27:4 Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father.
27:5 And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.
27:6 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 27:7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.
27:8 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter.
27:9 And if he have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his brethren.
27:10 And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.
27:11 And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.
27:12 And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
27:13 And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.
27:14 For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
27:15 And Moses spake unto the LORD, saying, 27:16 Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, 27:17 Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.
27:18 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; 27:19 And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.
27:20 And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
27:21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.
27:22 And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation: 27:23 And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

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King James Bible:Numbers

(thing) by katyamatic (6.4 mon) (print) ? (I like it!) Fri Jun 29 2001 at 7:57:31

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
back to: Numbers
Book: Numbers
Chapter: 27

Overview:
The daughters of Zelophehad apply for an inheritance, The Law
of inheritances. (1-11) Moses warned of his Death. (12-14)
Joshua appointed to succeed Moses. (15-23)

1-11 The five daughters of Zelophehad considered themselves as
left destitute, having neither Father nor Brother to inherit any
land. Their believing expectation that the Word of the Lord
would be performed in due season, and their desire of an
interest in the promised inheritance; and the modest, candid
manner in which they asked, without secret murmurs or
discontents, are a good Example. They ask for a possession in
the land of Canaan. Herein they discovered, 1. Strong Faith in
the power and promise of God, concerning the giving of the land
of Canaan to Israel. 2. And Earnest desire of a place and name
in the land of promise, which was a Type of Heaven. 3. Respect
and honour for their Father, whose name was dear to them now he
was gone. He never had done any thing that might Bar his
children's claim. It is a comfort to parents when they come to
die, if though they have smarted for their own Sin, yet they are
not conscious of any of those iniquities which God will visit On
their children. God himself gives Judgment. He takes notice of
the affairs, not only of nations, but of private families, and
orders them according to his will. The petition is granted.
Those who seek an inheritance in the land of promise, shall have
what they seek for, and other things shall be added to them.

12-14 Moses must die, but he shall have the satisfaction of
seeing the land of promise. This sight of Canaan signified his
believing prospect of the better country, that is, the heavenly.
Moses must die, but Death does not cut him off; it only brings
him to Rest with the holy patriarchs. It is but to die as they
died, having lived as they lived; and as their End was peace,
why should we fear any evil in the Passage of that dark Valley?

15-23 Envious spirits do not Love their successors; but Moses
was not one of these. We should concern ourselves, both in our
prayers and in our endeavours, for the rising Generation, that
religion may be maintained and advanced, when we are in our
graves. God appoints a successor, even Joshua; who had
signalized himself By his courage in fighting Amalek, his
Humility in ministering to Moses, and his Faith and sincerity in
witnessing against the report of the evil Spies. This Man God
appoints to succeed Moses; a Man in whom is the Spirit, the
Spirit of Grace. He is a good Man, fearing God and hating
Covetousness, and acting from principle. He has the Spirit of
government; he is fit to do the work and discharge the trusts of
his place. He has a Spirit of conduct and courage; he had also
the Spirit of Prophecy. That Man is not fully qualified for any
service in the Church of Christ, who is destitute of the graces
and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, whatever human abilities he may
possess. And in Joshua's succession we are reminded "that the
Law was given By Moses," who By reason of our transgression
could not bring us to Heaven; but "Grace and Truth came By Jesus
Christ," for the Salvation of every believer.

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