And if his father has no brothers, then you shall give his inheritance to his nearest relative in his own family, and he shall take possession of it; and it shall be a statutory ordinance to the sons of Israel, just as the Lord has commanded Moses.’ ”

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And if his father has no brethren
Nor any descending from them:

then you shall give his inheritan…

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…