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They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, at the door of the tent of meeting, saying,
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A Formal, Public Appeal
The daughters of Zelophehad presented their case before the highest court in Israel. Commentators note this was a 'grand and august assembly' including Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the tribal princes, gathered at the door of the Tabernacle. This location was the center of both worship and judgment, underscoring the formality and gravity of their appeal.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By the door of the tabernacle of the congregation - The place of solemn assembly of the elders. The daughters of Zelophehad presented thei…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, andbefore the princes, and all the congregat…
The five daughters of Zelophehad considered themselves left destitute, having neither father nor brother to inherit any land. Their believing expec…
