The Daughters of Zelophehad’s Bold Faith

Did you know that many Christians today are unaware of the powerful story behind Numbers

27:1-11? It’s a short passage, but it holds deep significance not just for the people

of Israel, but for all of us today. In this story, the daughters of

Zelophehad approach Moses with a bold request. Zelophehad, their father,

had died in the wilderness without leaving any sons, and according to the laws at the

time, inheritance was only given to sons. However, the daughters believed

this was an injustice. They were determined to claim their rightful inheritance, not because of any

entitlement, but because they knew the land should be their legacy as much as any male