²³ and saw the third generation^(A) of Ephraim’s^(B) children.^(C) Also the children of Makir^(D) son of Manasseh^(E) were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.^[a](F)

²⁹ The descendants of Manasseh:^(A)

17 This was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh^(A) as Joseph’s firstborn,^(B) that is, for Makir,^(C) Manasseh’s firstborn. Makir was the ancestor of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead^(D) and Bashan^(E) because the Makirites were great soldiers.

³ Now Zelophehad son of Hepher,^(A) the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons but only daughters,^(B) whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah.