Daughters of Zelophehad, Book 1
Mahlah is the oldest of five daughters of Zelophehad. As Israelites from the tribe of Manasseh, they wander through the wilderness when the cloud lifts. God leads through the desert and also through her father’s anger. Much of his anger lashes out at Mahlah. Her mother died five years ago and Mahlah still misses her.
Zelophehad dies with so many other, somehow choosing not to look up at the bronze snake that Moses holds high to save him.
As bad as things were with her father, they are worse now for his daughters. Reuben, the widower she’d once hoped to marry, asks her to care for his young son while he’s at war.
But he’s not the only one who faces danger, for it seems to follow the sisters—especially Mahlah.
This Biblical fiction story set during the time of Moses kept me turning pages. The many adventures and dangers kept this story moving at a fast pace. The main character’s burdens to care for her family and her love for Reuben tugged at my heart.
An enjoyable read!
-Sandra Merville Hart
Sandra Merville Hart 