Numbers 36:11

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

የሰ​ለ​ጰ​ዓድ ሴቶች ልጆች መሐላ፥ ቴርሳ፥ ሄግላ፥ ሚልካ፥ ኑኃ ከአ​ባ​ታ​ቸው ወን​ድ​ሞች ልጆች ጋር ተጋቡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how the daughters of Zelophehad—Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah—were married to their father's brothers' sons. This arrangement was to ensure that their inheritance stayed within the family. It highlights the importance of maintaining family lineage and property.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big family farm. Your mom and dad want to make sure the farm stays in the family. So, they arrange for you to marry someone from your own family. This is what happened with these five sisters. They got married to their cousins to keep the family farm in the family.

Historical Background

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC, during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse reflects the cultural norms and legal practices of the time, particularly concerning inheritance and lineage, which were critical for maintaining tribal identity and land rights.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the importance of planning for the future, especially in family businesses or inherited properties. It encourages considering the long-term impact of decisions on family unity and heritage.

Topics

• inheritance
• family
• lineage
• marriage
• property
• community

Related Verses

• Numbers 27:1-11
• Numbers 36:1-13
• Deuteronomy 25:5-10
• 1 Corinthians 7:39
• Luke 2:36

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the daughters of Zelophehad marry their cousins?

They married their cousins to ensure that the inheritance of their father's property remained within the family, maintaining the family's lineage and land rights.

What was the cultural significance of this marriage arrangement?

This arrangement was culturally significant as it helped preserve the family's economic status and lineage, which were crucial in maintaining social stability and identity.

How does this relate to family planning today?

Today, this verse can remind families to consider the long-term impacts of their decisions, especially regarding inheritance and business succession within the family.

What can we learn about family unity from this verse?

We can learn that family unity and the continuity of family traditions and properties can be maintained through careful planning and adherence to established customs.