Give us a Possession

by Jesus' girl 4ever

A story about the daughters of Zelophehad, whom you can read about in Numbers 27. Written for my father.

5. Tirzah

Give us a Possession

Chapter 5: Tirzah

Zelophehad was kneeling, praying. He was praying for his wife and new child. "Zelophehad?" the midwife said.

He leaped up. "Yes?"

"You have another daughter." She said sadly.

"That is wonderful! But, what is wrong?"

"Your wife. She- she is dying."

"What?"

"She is older now. Her body could not stand the birth. I am very sorry."

"Is she dead yet?"

"No. But you should hurry." She didn't need to say it twice; he was running into the tent. He fell down beside his wife, sobbing. "My dear Tirzah. My love."

"Shh. I want you to promise me you will make sure the girls are brought up right. I love you."

"I promise. I love you, too." She smiled as she died. He kissed her body as he cried. There was a loud squeal beneath him. He picked his youngest baby up and said, "I will call you Tirzah after my wife and your mother." He held her close, and her crying subsided, but his did not.