Numbers 36:2
saying, "When the LORD commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance to the Israelites by lot, He also commanded him to give the inheritance of our brother Zelophehad to his daughters.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 36:2?

2. How does Numbers 36:2 address inheritance laws for the Israelites' tribes?

3. What role does Moses play in resolving the inheritance issue in Numbers 36:2?

4. How does Numbers 36:2 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. How can we apply the principles of fairness from Numbers 36:2 today?

6. What does Numbers 36:2 teach about respecting God's commands in community decisions?

7. How does Numbers 36:2 address the inheritance rights of women in biblical times?

8. What does Numbers 36:2 reveal about the tribal structure of ancient Israel?

9. How does Numbers 36:2 reflect God's justice in inheritance laws?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 36?

11. How could a vast encampment described in Numbers 2 feasibly survive in the Sinai Desert with limited resources?

12. Why does Numbers 36 emphasize preserving land within a tribe if elsewhere (e.g., Leviticus 25:23) all land is deemed to belong ultimately to God?

13. If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?

14. Exodus 28:30: How reliable is the claim about the Urim and Thummim, given the lack of concrete archeological evidence or consistent references elsewhere?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Zelophehad's daughters challenge or affirm your understanding of God's justice and fairness?

2. In what ways can we advocate for justice and fairness in our communities, following the example of Zelophehad's daughters?

3. How does the concept of inheritance in Numbers 36:2 relate to our spiritual inheritance in Christ as described in the New Testament?

4. What can we learn from Moses' obedience to God's commands in this passage, and how can we apply this to our daily walk with God?

5. How does the resolution of the daughters' request in Numbers 36:2 encourage us to trust in God's provision and timing for our needs?1. Why was the concern raised by the leaders of Zelophehad's daughters' tribe significant in the context of land inheritance?

2. What does this chapter tell us about the status of women's rights during biblical times?

3. How does this chapter reflect the notion of fairness and justice?

4. Why was it important for the daughters of Zelophehad to marry within their own tribe?

5. How does the obedience of Zelophehad's daughters serve as an example for us today?

6. Why is preserving tribal or family inheritance important in the context of the Bible? How does this relate to our understanding of inheritance today?

7. How can we apply the principles of justice and fairness presented in this chapter to contemporary situations?

8. What is the significance of God's commandment regarding marriage within the same tribal clan in today's society?

9. How does Numbers 36 reflect the balance between individual rights and communal integrity?

10. How can the lessons in Numbers 36 guide our understanding and resolution of modern disputes over inheritance?

11. What is the relevance of Moses' role in this chapter for leaders today?

12. How does the principle of keeping inheritance within a tribe or family affect the distribution of wealth in society, both then and now?

13. What lessons can we learn from the interaction between the Israelite leaders and Moses in this chapter?

14. How does the narrative in Numbers 36 reinforce the importance of obedience to God's commands?

15. How can the issue of inheritance, as presented in this chapter, inform our understanding of gender, family, and property in our society?

16. If you were in the place of Zelophehad's daughters, how would you react to the rules about inheritance?

17. What does this chapter teach us about handling controversial issues within a community?

18. If you were a leader of a tribe, how would you address similar concerns about land and property?

19. How can the principles presented in Numbers 36 guide us in our decision-making processes?

20. How does this chapter shape your understanding of the intersection between law, justice, and religion?

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