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

In Hebrew

תרצה