Numbers 36
-The God given laws for inheritance between tribes that
intermarried was dealt with in this completing chapter of Numbers. The case of
the daughters of Zelophehad came up again. Apparently they had desires for
possibly marring outside of their tribe, and the tribal leaders approached
Moses on getting a definite ruling on this case since the daughters were given
an inheritance that would be lost due to their intertribal marriages. The LORD
commanded that they marry within the tribe of their family in these cases to alleviate
confusion in years of Jubilee when the rights reverted back to the original
ownership within tribes. This law was followed by the daughters and they ended
up marrying their uncle’s sons and their inheritance was secured (Numbers 27:1-14;
36:1-12).
-The book ends with this statement, “These are the
commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel
through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho (Numbers
36:13).”
-*Application* Inheritance situations can be very tricky and
sticky situations within families. This passage helps us see that compromise
and conciliation work best to remedy these arduous circumstances when rational
logic and a word from the LORD are used. Also, the Apostle Paul tells us in 1
Corinthians 10:1-12 that we should learn from the experience of these
sojourners in the book of Numbers. As the book comes to a close, reflect on what
the LORD has taught you about not longing for the sinful pleasures of the past
and taking heed to His every message for you. Resist grumbling and complaining,
and do not try the LORD. Have no idols nor engage in immorality. These are the primary
lessons of a great book in the Holy Scriptures inspired by God.
Verse to Memorize: Numbers
36:9
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