יהושע, פרק י״ג, פסוק כ״ט

Moses distributes the land on the eastern side of the Jordan River, ensuring that half the tribe of Manasseh receives its rightful portion. His action goes beyond a simple handover of territory; it represents the formal establishment of a permanent inheritance and homeland for the tribe [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The record of this land grant is structured with careful attention to the specific family groups within the tribe. A distinct emphasis on their family lines acts as a boundary for the entire account. By highlighting the families both at the opening of the land distribution and again at its conclusion, the record creates a deliberate frame that marks the complete and organized settlement of the tribe's inheritance [מנחת שי].