The Daughters of Zelophehad

The words and actions of the five daughters of Zelophehad do not exemplify a case of angry feminists prevailing before the male leadership of Israel. Rather, these sisters demonstrate a remarkable faith. Their example displays that true faith believes the promises of God however unlikely their fulfillment seems. True faith submits to the commandments of God. True faith moves to obedience. True faith keeps on believing. It is persevering faith. The account of the daughters of Zelophehad is among that written in earlier times for our instruction. It is an account with pressing relevance to women.