Late 15th Century BC to Early 14th Century BC (Conquest of Canaan)
The Israelites were settling in the Promised Land, dividing the land among the tribes as per God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Canaan was a land of various city-states and small kingdoms, often ruled by local kings. The Israelites were in the process of conquering and settling these territories.
The territory of Manasseh, which included regions both west and east of the Jordan River. The western portion included areas like Shechem and Beth Shan.
Inheritance was typically passed through male descendants, but the case of Zelophehad's daughters set a precedent for female inheritance rights when no male heirs were present.
Manasseh
One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh.
Zelophehad's Daughters
Claimants of their father's inheritance, highlighting the issue of inheritance rights for women.