Numbers 27:2
Numbers 27:2 in Multiple Translations
the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said,
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,
And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, at the door of the tent of meeting, saying,
They came before Moses and Eleazar the priest and the chiefs and all the people at the door of the Tent of meeting, and said,
and stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and all the Israelites at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. They said,
And stoode before Moses, and before Eleazar the Priest, and before the Princes, and all the assemblie, at the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, saying,
and stand before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes, and all the company, at the opening of the tent of meeting, saying:
They stood before Moses, before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, at the door of the Tent of Meeting, saying,
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,
And they stood before Moses and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the people at the door of the tabernacle of the covenant, and said:
They came to the entrance of the Sacred Tent and stood in front of Eleazar, Moses/me, the tribal leaders, and many [EUP] other Israeli people.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 27:2
Study Notes — Numbers 27:2
- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 27:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 27:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 27:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 27:2
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 27:2
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 27:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 27:2
- Sermons on Numbers 27:2
Context — The Daughters of Zelophehad
2the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said,
3“Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. 4Why should the name of our father disappear from his clan because he had no sons? Give us property among our father’s brothers.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 15:33–34 | Those who found the man gathering wood brought him to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation, and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 17:8–10 | If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, |
| 3 | Exodus 18:19–26 | Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do. Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you. If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.” Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. |
| 4 | Exodus 18:13–14 | The next day Moses took his seat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening. When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone as judge, with all the people standing around you from morning till evening?” |
Numbers 27:2 Summary
The daughters of Zelophehad stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, as seen in Numbers 27:2, to present their case and request property among their father's brothers. This shows that they were brave and willing to speak up for themselves, trusting that God would provide for them, just like the Israelites trusted God to provide for them in the wilderness, as mentioned in Exodus 16:4. We can learn from their example to trust in God's provision and to be courageous in seeking guidance and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God and seeking His guidance, we can navigate challenging situations and find peace and clarity, just like the daughters of Zelophehad found resolution to their situation, as seen in Numbers 27:6-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the daughters of Zelophehad approach the entrance to the Tent of Meeting?
The daughters of Zelophehad approached the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to present their case to Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, as seen in Numbers 27:2, because they wanted to request property among their father's brothers, as their father had no sons to inherit his property, as mentioned in Numbers 27:4.
What was the significance of the Tent of Meeting in the Israelites' journey?
The Tent of Meeting was a sacred place where the Israelites would meet with God, and it was also where Moses would receive guidance from God, as seen in Exodus 33:7-11, and it played a crucial role in the Israelites' journey and their relationship with God.
Who was Eleazar the priest and what was his role in this scenario?
Eleazar the priest was the son of Aaron, and he had become the high priest after the death of his father, as mentioned in Numbers 20:25-28, and in this scenario, he was present alongside Moses to provide spiritual guidance and leadership to the Israelites.
What can we learn from the daughters of Zelophehad's approach to Moses and the leaders?
We can learn from the daughters of Zelophehad's courage and initiative to approach Moses and the leaders, as seen in Numbers 27:2, and their trust in God's provision, as they sought to clarify their inheritance, and this can be compared to the faith and trust exhibited by the widow in Luke 18:1-8, who persisted in her request for justice.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I need to approach God or spiritual leaders for guidance and wisdom, just like the daughters of Zelophehad approached Moses and the leaders?
- How can I, like the daughters of Zelophehad, demonstrate courage and trust in God's provision, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances?
- What can I learn from the daughters of Zelophehad's example about the importance of seeking justice and clarity in my relationships and community?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of faith, trust, and perseverance demonstrated by the daughters of Zelophehad in my own spiritual journey?
- How can I, like the daughters of Zelophehad, balance my own needs and desires with the greater good of my community, and seek to honor God in all my interactions?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 27:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 27:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 27:2
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 27:2
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 27:2
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 27:2
Sermons on Numbers 27:2
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Twentieth Century Jethro by H. P. Barker | H. P. Barker preaches about the cautionary tale of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, who despite his good qualities and wise counsel, failed to fully identify with the people of God an |
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The Wearing Down of the Saints by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people waiting in line to be prayed for and seeking a touch or word from a man instead of seeking God directly. The speaker refer |
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(Exodus) Exodus 18:13-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro. Jethro observes Moses working tirelessly to judge the people and suggests that Moses lighten |
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2. Church Government by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the various forms of church government as presented in the New Testament, emphasizing the roles of bishops (episkopos) and elders (presbyteros) while critiqui |




