52 Then the Lord spoke to Moses , saying , 53 "Among these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names . 54 " To the larger group you shall increase their inheritance , and to the smaller group you shall diminish their inheritance ; each shall be given their inheritance according to those who were numbered of them. 55 "But the land shall be divided by lot . They shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers . 56 "According e to the selection by lot , their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 26:52-56
Commentary on Numbers 26:52-56
(Read Numbers 26:52-56)
In distributing these tribes, the general rule of equity is prescribed; that to many should be given more, and to fewer less. Though it seems left to the prudence of their prince, the matter at last must be settled by the providence of God, with which all must be satisfied.