Who was Tirzah?

Daughter of Zelophehad

The story of Tirzah

Tirzah - Queen
Tirzah - Queen
Queen

Tirzah was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Joshua. She was the daughter of Zelophehad, a man from the tribe of Manasseh. She had five sisters, Mahlah, Hoglah, Milcah, Noah, and Rachah. Tirzah is best known for her role in the inheritance laws of the Israelites. After her father died without any sons, she and her sisters petitioned Moses to be able to inherit their father's land. Moses agreed, and the law was established that daughters could inherit land if there were no sons. Tirzah is also mentioned in the Book of Joshua as one of the cities that the Israelites conquered. It was located in the hill country of Ephraim, and was the first city to be conquered in the northern campaign. Tirzah is remembered for her role in establishing the inheritance laws of the Israelites, as well as her part in the conquest of the Promised Land. Her legacy is one of strength and courage, and her story is an important part of the Bible.

Name meaning

Delight

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Queen

First mention

Numbers 26:33

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

Tirzah in the Bible

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Numbers

Chapter 27

The Daughters of Zelophehad

The daughters of Zelophehad approach Moses, asking for their father's inheritance, as he has no sons. God commands that ...

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Numbers

Chapter 36

The Law of Inheritance

God commands that Zelophehad's daughters' inheritance must remain within their own tribe, so that the land allotted to e...

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Joshua

Chapter 12

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

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Joshua

Chapter 17

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

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1 Kings

Chapter 14

Ahijah's Prophecy to Jeroboam's Wife

Ahijah the prophet prophesies to Jeroboam's wife about the future of the kingdom.

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1 Kings

Chapter 15

Abijam's Reign in Judah

Abijam becomes king of Judah and continues the sins of his father.

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1 Kings

Chapter 16

The Reign of Baasha in Israel

Baasha becomes king of Israel and continues in the sins of Jeroboam.

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2 Kings

Chapter 15

Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah

Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with ...

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Song of Solomon

Chapter 6

The Bridegroom's Desire

The bridegroom expresses his desire to be reunited with his bride.

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