Numbers 36:11
Numbers 36:11 in Multiple Translations
Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side.
For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father’s brothers’ sons:
for Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father’s brothers’ sons.
For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, took as their husbands the sons of their father's brothers:
Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, Zelophehad's daughters, married cousins on their father's side.
For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah the daughters of Zelophehad were married vnto their fathers brothers sonnes,
and Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, daughters of Zelophehad, are to the sons of their fathers' brethren for wives;
for Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to their father’s brothers’ sons.
For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to their father's brothers' sons:
And Maala, and Thersa, and Hegla, and Melcha, and Noa were married to the sons of their uncle by their father,
The five daughters—Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah and Noah—married their cousins, their father’s relatives.
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Numbers 36:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תִּהְיֶ֜ינָה
מַחְלָ֣ה
תִרְצָ֗ה
וְ/חָגְלָ֧ה
וּ/מִלְכָּ֛ה
וְ/נֹעָ֖ה
בְּנ֣וֹת
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
דֹדֵי/הֶ֖ן
לְ/נָשִֽׁים
וַ/תִּהְיֶ֜ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
מַחְלָ֣ה
Machlâh
H4244
Mahlah
N-proper
תִרְצָ֗ה
Tirtsâh
H8656
Tirzah
N-proper
וְ/חָגְלָ֧ה
Choglâh
H2295
Hoglah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִלְכָּ֛ה
Milkâh
H4435
Milcah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נֹעָ֖ה
Nôʻâh
H5270
Noah
Conj | N-proper
בְּנ֣וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
Zelophehad
N-proper
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
דֹדֵי/הֶ֖ן
dôwd
H1730
beloved
N-mp | Suff
לְ/נָשִֽׁים
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 36:11
וַ/תִּהְיֶ֜ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
מַחְלָ֣ה
Machlâh
H4244
"Mahlah"
N-proper
Mahlah was a woman who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, her name means disease. She is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18 as the sister of Ishhod and Abiezer, and was one of the daughters of Zelophehad.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18; her mother was Hammolecheth (H4447); sister of: Ishhod (H0379) and Abiezer (H0044H) § Mahlah = "disease" 1) the eldest of 5 daughters of Zelophehad the grandson of Manasseh 2) a Gileadite
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Mahlah. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; 1 Chronicles 7:18.
תִרְצָ֗ה
Tirtsâh
H8656
"Tirzah"
N-proper
Tirzah was a city in ancient Palestine, one of the kingdoms conquered by Joshua and the Israelites, and later the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel.
Definition: § Tirzah = "favourable" one of the kingdoms on the west of the Jordan conquered by Joshua and the Israelites a Canaanite city, later capital of the northern kingdom of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tirzah. See also: Numbers 26:33; 1 Kings 16:6; Song of Solomon 6:4.
וְ/חָגְלָ֧ה
Choglâh
H2295
"Hoglah"
Conj | N-proper
Hoglah was an Israelite woman, daughter of Zelophehad, and one of the five sisters who inherited their father's land, as told in Numbers 26:33. Her name means partridge.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Hoglah = "partridge" 3rd of 5 daughters of Zelophehad, a descendant of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hoglah. See also H1031 (בֵּית חׇגְלָה). See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3.
וּ/מִלְכָּ֛ה
Milkâh
H4435
"Milcah"
Conj | N-proper
Milcah was a woman in the Bible, daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh, and also the name of Abraham's niece who married Nahor. Her name means queen and she is mentioned in Numbers and Genesis.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295) and Tirzah (H8656) § Milcah = "queen" 1) daughter of Haran and wife of Nahor, her uncle and Abraham's brother, to whom she bore 8 children 2) a daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Milcah. See also: Genesis 11:29; Genesis 24:47; Joshua 17:3.
וְ/נֹעָ֖ה
Nôʻâh
H5270
"Noah"
Conj | N-proper
Noah, an Israelitess, was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, living during the time of the exodus. Her name means motion, and she is mentioned in Numbers 26:33 and 27:1-11, where she and her sisters request inheritance rights.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Noah = "motion" one of the 5 daughters of Zelophehad in the time of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Noah. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3.
בְּנ֣וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צְלָפְחָ֑ד
Tsᵉlophchâd
H6765
"Zelophehad"
N-proper
Zelophehad was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh who lived during the time of Moses. He had five daughters, including Mahlah and Tirzah, and his story is told in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; son of: Hepher (H2660A); father of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295), Milcah (H4435H) and Tirzah (H8656) § Zelophehad = "first-born" a Manassite, son of Hepher and grandson of Gilead; came out of Egypt with Moses and died in the wilderness leaving only five daughters as heirs; their right to the inheritance was confirmed by divine direction
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Zelophehad. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:6; 1 Chronicles 7:15.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דֹדֵי/הֶ֖ן
dôwd
H1730
"beloved"
N-mp | Suff
This word means 'beloved' or 'love', implying a strong affection, and can also refer to an uncle or close relative.
Definition: : beloved 1) beloved, love, uncle 1a) loved one, beloved 1b) uncle 1c) love (pl. abstract)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle. See also: Leviticus 10:4; Song of Solomon 5:1; Proverbs 7:18.
לְ/נָשִֽׁים
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
Study Notes — Numbers 36:11
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- Numbers 36:11 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 36:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 36:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 36:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
- Sermons on Numbers 36:11
Context — Zelophehad’s Daughters Marry
9No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.”
10So the daughters of Zelophehad did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
11Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to cousins on their father’s side.
12They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan. 13These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 27:1 | Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached |
| 2 | Numbers 26:33 | Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. |
Numbers 36:11 Summary
This verse tells us that the daughters of Zelophehad, Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, married their cousins on their father's side, which was in line with God's commands, as seen in Numbers 36:9-10. This was important because it ensured that their family's inheritance stayed within their tribe, which was a key part of God's plan for the Israelites, as mentioned in Leviticus 25:23. By following God's commands, the daughters of Zelophehad showed obedience and trust in His plan, which is an example for us to follow, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. This story reminds us that God's plans are for our good, and we should trust in Him, even when we don't understand the circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the daughters of Zelophehad have to marry within their father's tribe?
The daughters of Zelophehad had to marry within their father's tribe to ensure that their inheritance remained within the tribe, as commanded by the Lord in Numbers 36:9, and to prevent the transfer of land from one tribe to another, as seen in Numbers 36:9 and Numbers 27:4.
What is the significance of the daughters of Zelophehad marrying their cousins?
The daughters of Zelophehad marrying their cousins on their father's side was a way to preserve their family's inheritance and follow the Lord's command, as stated in Numbers 36:10-11, and it also shows their obedience to God's will, similar to what is seen in Deuteronomy 25:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Numbers?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Numbers, which emphasizes the importance of following God's commands and maintaining the integrity of the tribes of Israel, as seen in Numbers 36:13 and Leviticus 25:23.
What can we learn from the example of the daughters of Zelophehad?
The daughters of Zelophehad's obedience to God's commands and their willingness to follow His will, even in difficult circumstances, is an example for us to follow, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11, which remind us that God's plans are for our good and that we should trust in Him.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of following God's commands, even when it's difficult, to my own life?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate obedience to God's will, like the daughters of Zelophehad did?
- How can I trust that God's plans are for my good, even when I don't understand the circumstances, as seen in Romans 8:28?
- What can I learn from the daughters of Zelophehad's example of prioritizing their family's inheritance and following God's commands?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 36:11
For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah,.... The names of the daughters of Zelophehad, and the same as in Numbers 26:33, only the order a little varied, Tirzah and Noah here changing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 36:11
And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word of the LORD, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph hath said well. Moses commanded ... according to the word of the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
It is certain whether brothers or sons be taken strictly and properly, or more large, as those words are oft used in Scripture.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
Numbers 36:11 For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father’ s brothers’ sons:Ver. 11. For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, &c.] The name of these virgins, as one interpreter elsewhere observeth, seem to be not without mystery. For Zelophehad, by interpretation, signifieth the shadow of fear or of dread: his first daughter, Mahlah, infirmity; the second, Noah, wandering; the third, Hoglah, turning about for joy, or dancing; the fourth, Milcah, a queen; the fifth, Tirzah, well-pleasing, or acceptable. By these names we may observe the degrees of our reviving by grace in Christ; for we all are born, as of the shadow of fear, being brought forth in sin, and "for fear of death were all our lifetime subject to bondage." This begetteth infirmity, or sickness, grief of heart for our estate. After which, wandering abroad for help and comfort, we find it in Christ, by whom our "sorrow is turned into joy." He communicates to us of his royalty, making us "kings and priests unto God his Father"; and we shall be presented unto him glorious, "and without blemish." So the Church is beautiful as Tirzah. Mr Ainsworth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
(11) Were married unto their father’s brothers’ sons.—Better, unto the sons of their near kinsmen. The word dod generally denotes an uncle on the father’s side, and probably does so in the present case; but in Jeremiah 32:12 it seems to denote a cousin.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
Verse 11. Mahlah, Tirza, &c.] For a curious account of these names, See Clarke on Numbers 27:7.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 36:11
11. In accordance with the law, the five women were married to the sons of their paternal uncles.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 36:11
10-12. Their father’s brothers’ sons — Cousins or second cousins, since sons may signify merely descendants.
Sermons on Numbers 36:11
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Women's Rights - the Bible's First Suffragettes by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and relying on God for peace and relief from unnecessary pain. The preacher also highlights the story of five young |
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The Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of facing hard places in life as opportunities for spiritual growth and discipline. He illustrates this through the stories of the daughter |
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Joshua Chapter 9 the Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the lessons from Joshua Chapter 9, emphasizing the significance of hard places in our spiritual journey. He highlights the faith of the daughters of Zelopheha |