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 gave instructions to the Israelites based on what the LORD had told him, saying, 'The tribe of Joseph's descendants has spoken wisely.'
Moses is affirming that the tribe of Joseph made a good and wise suggestion that aligned with God's will.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs near the end of Israel's wilderness wandering as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The context involves a legal issue about inheritance rights for women - specifically the daughters of Zelophehad who had no brothers. The tribe of Joseph (Manasseh) had raised concerns about tribal land being transferred to other tribes through marriage, and Moses is acknowledging their wisdom in bringing up this important issue.
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