Numbers 27:1-11
Then came the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh from the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah . . .
Zelophedhad, of the tribe of Manasseh had five daughters and no sons.
Their names were
Mahlah meaning "Sickness" or "Disease"
Noah meaning "Rest or " Comfort"
Hoglah meaning "Partridge" or "Boxer"
Milcah meaning "Queen "or "Counsel" and
Tirzah meaning" Pleasantness".
If we accept these women's names as pictures of their abilities, natures or the adversities they had to overcome, as we saw Rebekah's name showed her nature, we see all the qualities necessary for tenacity-tough or strong, tact - doing the proper thing, courage - able to face danger, wisdom - the ability to discern, grace - social aptness or thoughtfulness.
All this was needed as these daughters sought after an inheritance which would not come to them otherwise. These were traits they needed to employ as the came to Moses with their request as they saw the land being divided to the tribes.
They showed wisdom as they trusted God to see that they were not forgotten or denied.
All five daughters manifested a balance between presentation of their request
and cooperation as their request was examined. This balanced showed well as they were compliant to the elders decision in this matter. They were to marry within the tribe
ensuring the inheritance, the land, would remain in the tribe.
God was glorified as these daughters of Zelophehad had God as their Deliverer and Provider.
How easy is it for us to lose sight of our purpose our chief end ?
These character traits should be at hands reach at all times as we encounter daily challenges at home and at work, all that we put our hands to. Remembering the fruits of the Spirit.
God's blessing be upon our unity!
Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
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It should also be pointed out that in inheriting the property they had an additional responsibility in that in Numbers chapter 36 they are required to marry within their tribe. Since they were dong this to preserve their fathers name they had to marry within their tribe which was not a requirement in general as a woman can marry from any tribe she wanted.
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