Answers to Last Weeks Challenges 3/10 Numbers 26-27 Who was Zelophehad and why is he important to the narrative? Numbers 27:1 Zelophehad was from the tribe of Manasseh, was one of the men who died during the 40 year wandering due to his own sins. He had no sons and therefore his name would die out unless his inheritance was granted to his five daughters. This provided legal precedent for Israelite women’s inheritance of property. 3/11 Numbers 28-30 In what month was the Feast of Trumpets held? Num 29:1 – Seventh month 3/12 Numbers 31-32 From the spoils of war with the Midianites, what was the formula for determining the Lord’s portion? Num 31:28-30 1 of 500 from the priests’ share and 1 of 50 from the people’s half. This included everything taken; people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats and/or other animals 3/13 Numbers 33-34 What was to be the criteria for deciding which tribe would get what piece of land? Num 34:54 – Throwing lots and giving larger portions to those tribes with larger populations 3/14 Numbers 35-36 Explain Noah’s connection to the matters covered in this reading. Num 36:11 – Noah was a daughter of Zelophehad. Because his daughters inherited their father’s allotment of land, special rules had to be established to insure that the land did not pass into the hands of another tribe. Noah and her sisters were required to marry within their tribe. 3/15 Deuteronomy 1-2. Of which land did God tell the Israelites they could absolutely not have a portion? Why not? Deut 2:3-5 – Edom, because it had been promised to the descendants of Esau. 3/16 Deuteronomy 3-4 Why were there no Israelite sculptors? Deut 4:15-18 – The Israelites were prohibited from making sculptures of any kind.
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