Numbers 27:11

And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 25:25 establishes the kinsman-redeemer principle — the same nearest relative who inherits also has the duty to redeem family property.

Leviticus 25:49 expands the kinsman-redeemer to include uncles and cousins, reinforcing the same family succession pattern.

Ruth 4:3–6 Historical context

Ruth 4:3-6 dramatizes the kinsman-redeemer law: Boaz must obtain the right from the nearer relative before redeeming Naomi's land.

Jeremiah 32:8 Historical context

Jeremiah 32:8 shows Hanamel, Jeremiah's cousin, offering him the right to buy his field as the nearest relative — a direct application.