Numbers 27:5
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So Moses brought their case before the LORD,
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This question of right (Mishpat) Moses brought before God, and received instructions in reply to give the daughters of Zelophehad an inheritance among the brethren of their father, as they had spoken right. Further instructions were added afterwards in Num 36:1-13 in relation to the marriage of heiresses.
Open source ↗Here is, I. The case of Zelophehad's daughters determined (Num 27:1-11). II. Notice given to Moses of his death approaching (Num 27:12-14). III. Provision made of a successor in the government, 1. By the prayer of Moses (Num 27:15-17). 2. By the appointment of God (Num 27:18, etc.).
Open source ↗27:5-11 Moses took their case before the Lord, who accepted the women’s appeal and established their case as a principle in order to preserve property within families.
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I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.
“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.
and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody.