53 Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.
English Standard Version
53 "Among these the land shall be divided for inheritance according to the number of names.
The Message
53 "Divide up the inheritance of the land based on population.
New King James Version
53 "To these the land shall be divided as an inheritance, according to the number of names.
New Living Translation
53 "Divide the land among the tribes, and distribute the grants of land in proportion to the tribes' populations, as indicated by the number of names on the list.
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 26:53
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.