Jos 17:3-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 17:3-6: 17:3-6 In ancient Israel, inheritance usually passed from a father to his sons. Without sons , a man’s name could pass into oblivion. However, Zelophehad’s daughters had petitioned Moses, Moses had inquired of God, and God had ruled that they should inherit their father’s portion (see Num 27:1-11 ). God’s ruling established a general principle, declaring that no family would be excluded from a portion of God’s material blessings.

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‏ Joshua 17:3-6

Summary for Josh 17:3-6: 17:3-6 ^a In ancient Israel, inheritance usually passed from a father to his sons. Without sons, a man’s name could pass into oblivion. However, Zelophehad’s daughters had petitioned Moses, Moses had inquired of God, and God had ruled that they should inherit their father’s portion (see Num 27:1-11 ^b). God’s ruling established a general principle, declaring that no family would be excluded from a portion of God’s material blessings.