Died in his own sin] These words have led Jewish commentators to identify Zelophehad with the man who was stoned for sabbath breaking (Numbers 15:32). But their meaning rather is that Zelophehad had not forfeited his inheritance by any specially heinous act of transgression, but had died the common death of all men (cp. Numbers 16:29).

12-23. Moses receives intimation of his approaching death, and Joshua is appointed leader in his place.

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