The daughters of Zelophehad boldly go before Moses and the high priest to ask for the inheritance of their father, who had no sons.
Moses reiterates the Israelite calendar of sacrifices to the people, knowing that they are about to go into the land God has promised and could forget to honor God.
Moses directs the Israelite army to destroy the Midianites, but they return with more spoils than are acceptable and must purify themselves and the things they are allowed to keep.
The tribes of Rueben and Gad do not want to cross over the Jordan, but settle in the lands east of the river.
