Numbers 27:4 nasb — "Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among…

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""Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among our father's brothers.""

— Numbers 27:4, NASB

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Numbers 27 — Context

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Then the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, came near; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah and Hoglah and Milcah and Tirzah.

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They stood before Moses and before Eleazar the priest and before the leaders and all the congregation, at the doorway of the tent of meeting, saying,

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"Our father died in the wilderness, yet he was not among the company of those who gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but he died in his own sin, and he had no sons.

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"Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among our father's brothers."

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So Moses brought their case before the LORD.

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"The daughters of Zelophehad are right in their statements. You shall surely give them a hereditary possession among their father's brothers, and you shall transfer the inheritance of their father to them.

Numbers 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:4 say?
Numbers 27:4 in the NASB reads: “"Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among our father's brothers."”
Where is Numbers 27:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 4.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 27:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:4 in?
Numbers 27:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 27:4?
Numbers 27:4 reads (NASB): “"Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among our father's brothers."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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