Ten parts fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan, which is beyond the Jordan;
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. Jordan. Some of the families, which had possessions there already, were permitted to have a share on the west side also. Here Manasses had ten portions, schœnus, or cords, which Herodotus (2:6,) reckons to contain each 60 stadia; so that he would have 600 stadia, ( Calmet.) or at least half of that quantity. Calmet. 15:58. (Herodotus ii.) Bible.—There were six sons and five daughters to be provided for. But the portion of Hepher, the father of Salphaad, being given to his granddaughters, his is not counted. Masius.—The Jews say the five daughters had only four portions, two for their grandfather, who, they say, was the eldest of the family; one for their father, and another for their uncle, who died without children. Selden.—But of this no proof is adduced. Calmet.—The five daughters would only have the one portion, which would have been enjoyed by the father. Menochius. See 1 Chronicles 5:23.