Joshua 17:3

“But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.”

"But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah." - Joshua 17:3
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What does Joshua 17:3 mean?

Joshua 17:3 (KJV) "But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah." In this verse, we see a specific rule being…

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Heirs of Promise: The Legacy of Zelophehad’s Daughters

In the book of Joshua, chapter 17, we encounter a remarkable passage that highlights the significance of Zelophehad and his daughters. The King James Version articulates: "But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons…

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A Prayer for Daughters of Destiny: Honoring the Legacy of Zelophehad

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and praise for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. As we reflect on Your word, specifically in Joshua 17:3, we are reminded of the remarkable legacy of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the…

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Joshua 17:3 - "¶ But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah."
Joshua 3:1-17
Joshua 3:17 – "The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan."
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan." - Joshua 3:17
Joshua 10:17 - "And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah."
Joshua 3:17 - "And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan."
Joshua 17:17 - "And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only:"
Joshua 24:17
Joshua 4:17 - "Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan."
Joshua 24:17
Joshua 24:17
Joshua 6:17-25
Joshua 12:17 - "The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;"
Joshua 5:3 - "And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins."
Exodus 17:13 - "And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword."
Joshua 9:3 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,"
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Joshua 3:16
Joshua 3:14
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Joshua 1:3
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Joshua 3:4
Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
Joshua 3:9 - "¶ And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God."
Zechariah 3:3 - "Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel."
"And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah." - Joshua 10:17
Joshua 8:3 - "¶ So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night."