The man Zelophehad died without sons, and Jehovah directed that these five women were to receive the entire inheritance ​ — on one condition. They had to marry sons of Manasseh so that the inherited property would remain with the same tribe. ​ — Num. 27: 1 - 8; 36: 6 - 8.
Selofhad aga suri, ilma et temast oleks maha jäänud poegi, mistõttu need viis naist pidid Jehoova korraldusel saama endile kogu pärisosa ühel tingimusel: nad pidid abielluma Manasse poegadega, mis tagas selle, et pärisosa jäi sama suguharu juurde.