Numbers 27:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And if his father has no brothers, the land must be given to his nearest relative in the clan. This is my law, and the Israelites must obey it.

Cross References

Jeremiah 32:8

Hanamel came, just as the LORD had promised. And he said, “Please buy my field near Anathoth in the territory of the Benjamin tribe. You have the right to buy it, and if you do, it will stay in our family.” The LORD had told me to buy it

Leviticus 25:25

If any of you Israelites become so poor that you are forced to sell your property, your closest relative must buy it back,

Leviticus 25:49

or uncle or cousin, or some other family member. In fact, if you ever get enough money, you may buy your own freedom

Numbers 27:10

But if he has no brothers, his father's brothers will inherit the land.

Numbers 35:29

The community of Israel must always obey these laws.

1 Samuel 30:25

David made this a law for Israel, and it has been the same ever since.