53 "The land is to be allotted to them as an inheritance based on the number of names.
53 Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.
53 "Among these the land shall be divided for inheritance according to the number of names.
53 "Divide up the inheritance of the land based on population.
53 "To these the land shall be divided as an inheritance, according to the number of names.
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.
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.