“But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.”
Joshua 17:3 KJV
Manasseh’s grandson Gilead had a son named Hepher who had a son named Zelophehad who had no sons. But he did have five daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, Tirzah, Tappuah. These daughters requested Moses in their patriarchal community, for them to receive their inheritance among their male relatives. This request was granted after Moses consulted the Lord. So when Joshua did the division of the promised land for the tribes of the children of Israel, these sisters reminded him of Moses’ counsel. This shows the heart of God - both man and woman are made in His image and He has used women in the old covenant as well as the new, to release His power. Jesus was born as the Son of Man through a woman. Till today God continues to use women for the extension of His Kingdom. May we never get caught up in the world’s culture but rather the Bible culture, allowing each woman to release Christ in this dark world and to shine more and more and do exploits for Him! Thank You Father for Your great wisdom!
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