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Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Give to us - As representing our father; so that he, through us his representatives, may enjoy a like inheritance with his brothers.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Why should the name of our father be done away from among his
family, because he has no son

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The five daughters of Zelophehad considered themselves left destitute, having neither father nor brother to inherit any land. Their believing expec…

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