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“Since the inheritance of Eretz Yisrael is a crucial aspect in the life of the Jewish people,[9] it follows that this too had to be connected in some way with Moshe. Therefore, although Moshe did not actually enter the land, it was necessary that he at least sanctify it by seeing it. With regard to the inheritance of Eretz Yisrael, we learn that in times to come, its boundaries shall be broadened. Since all crucial matters “pass through” Moshe, it follows that the broadened boundaries also had to be connected with him in some way. This is why Moshe gave half the tribe of Menashe a portion on the other side of the Jordan, for this represents a broadening of the boundaries. erein lies the main difference between the inheritance of Gad and Reuven and the inheritance of Menashe: The acquisition of land on the other side of the Jordan by the tribes of Gad and Reuven came about a) as a result of their own request; b) as a result of monetary considerations, and c) with the stipulation that they forego their portion of Eretz Yisrael. In contrast, half the tribe of Menashe a) received its portion through Moshe; b) retained a portion in Eretz Yisrael proper, and most importantly, c) this “extra-territorial” portion served as a forerunner of the broadened boundaries in times to come. his also explains why Moshe chose the tribe of Menashe, for as related in the previous portion of Pinchas with regard to the daughters of Tzelafchad, it was that tribe which demonstrated passionate love for Eretz Yisrael.” SichosInEnglish.org