Numbers 27:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And if he have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his father’s brethren.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if he has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his father's brothers.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that if a man dies without sons or brothers, his inheritance should go to his uncles (his father's brothers).

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about inheritance laws after the daughters of Zelophehad requested their father's inheritance since he had no sons. These laws established a clear order of inheritance in ancient Israel to ensure property stayed within family lines and tribes, which was crucial for maintaining tribal boundaries and economic stability.

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And they said, 'The LORD commanded you, my lord, to distribute the land as an inheritance by drawing lots among the Israelites. And you were also commanded by the LORD to give the inheritance of our relative Zelophehad to his daughters.'

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