Because the daughters of Manasseh received an inheritance among his sons, the land of Gilead fell to the rest of the sons of Manasseh — The daughters' inheritance does not diminish the sons' portions; instead, it enriches the total tribal allotment by securing covenant blessing for female descendants. The phrase 'fell to the rest' (wayehî leshear) shows the impartial operation of the casting of lots even when women participate. This verse demonstrates covenant law's internal consistency: justice for the daughters strengthens rather than weakens the tribe's hold on the land.

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