⁵⁴ To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one; each is to receive its inheritance according to the number^(A) of those listed.^(B)

⁵⁴ Distribute the land by lot,^(A) according to your clans.^(B) To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one.^(C) Whatever falls to them by lot will be theirs. Distribute it according to your ancestral tribes.^(D)

¹⁴ The people of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people, and the Lord has blessed us abundantly.”^(A)

⁵ If we have found favor in your eyes,” they said, “let this land be given to your servants as our possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan.^(A)”

³ “Ataroth,^(A) Dibon,^(B) Jazer,^(C) Nimrah,^(D) Heshbon,^(E) Elealeh,^(F) Sebam,^(G) Nebo^(H) and Beon^(I)—