²³ He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation;^(A) the sons of Manasseh’s son Machir were recognized by^[a][b] Joseph.^(B)

West Manasseh’s Inheritance

17 This was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh^(A) as Joseph’s firstborn. Gilead and Bashan were given to Machir, the firstborn of Manasseh and the father of Gilead, because he was a man of war.^(B)

³ Now Zelophehad son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, had no sons, only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.^(A)