For inheritance— "Since there is no doubt but that other things which are said in these Chapter s relating to the temple and the land of Israel are of a prophetical nature, it seems safer to determine, that the abovementioned measures were observed both in building the temple and in assigning the lots to the tribes; though we know not how these things were done, because there is a great charm in the sacred history from the time of Ezra to that of the Maccabees." Houbigant.
These portions may have been given to some of the twelve tribes, as they returned: and may hereafter be given to such as return when the Jewish people, shall be restored to their own land, and who know their tribe either by tradition or by the instruction of inspired prophets.