Lux Domini
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

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Interpretation

Manasseh was but half of the tribe of Joseph, yet it was divided into two parts. The daughters of Zelophehad now reaped the benefit of their pious zeal and prudent forecast.

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This thought runs through Joshua 17:1-2.

Joshua 17:1 Joshua 17:2

Glossary

Bashan Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Saham al Jawlan.
Gilead Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.
Jordan Place
Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.