The Daughters of Zelophehad Marrying Within the Tribe

Midrash Aggadah, Numbers 36:6

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·May 29, 2026

However, for the sake of their paternal tribe, they shall be married within their own tribe. Advice was given to them that if they wish to marry men who are suitable from their paternal tribe, they should not marry others.

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