Biblical Counsel on Acquiring Real Estate. Part [15] 02/22/2026 (Morning thought)

Numbers 27: 8 And you will speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man dies, and has no son, then ye will cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.

[3] Acquiring real estate by inheritance. Laws that pertain to acquiring real estate by inheritance were written in the Bible for good reasons, because after parents, or owners of real estate pass on, situations could quickly devolve into mud-slinging, and bitter court battles as the heirs duke it out for their share of lands and houses. God is more practical and down to earth than most people realize.

And therefore, He caused instruction to be written in the Bible, so that there could be a smooth transition as the baton is passed down from one generation to the next. Now, in some instances, parents might swear by the Christianity of their children, and yes, they may look really cute and reverent in church, for now. But, too often, relationships are strained and shattered when it comes time to divide houses and lands to children and family members.

We do not know if Naboth had made a will, because he died suddenly, and therefore, because we do not know what tomorrow may bring, it will be wise and prudent to put pen to paper, in deciding who gets what, or who gets not. But to leave things hanging in the air, hoping the Christian children will do right is not the best plan of action.

Numbers 27:9 And if he has no daughter, then you shall give his inheritance unto his brethren. 10 And if he has no brethren, then you shall give his inheritance unto his father's brethren.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!