And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters.
Machir married the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah. The name of the second person mentioned was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters.
This verse records family connections and mentions that Zelophehad had daughters, which was significant in ancient times when inheritance usually passed through sons.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the genealogical records that the Chronicler compiled to trace the tribal lineages of Israel. Zelophehad's daughters became famous in Israel's history because they successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land when he died without sons, establishing an important legal precedent for women's inheritance rights.
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