And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,
They stood in front of Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the entire community at the entrance to the tent of meeting, and said,
The daughters of Zelophehad are formally presenting their case to all the religious and civil leaders of Israel in the most official setting possible.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, receiving laws and guidance from God through Moses. The daughters of Zelophehad approached Moses, the priest Eleazar, and the community leaders at the entrance of the Tabernacle to petition for their father's inheritance, as he had died without sons, highlighting issues of property rights in ancient Israelite society. This event reflects the ongoing process of God establishing order and justice among His people during their journey.
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