1)

Why does it say "Yerushas Peleitah"?

1.

Rashi: The inheritance of the Shevet is empty. Give counsel so they will father children and take possession of the remaining inheritance, and a Shevet will not be wiped out.

2.

Radak: Inheritance is from Yakov Avinu. There must be 12 Shevatim from his children forever.

3.

Malbim: Since the Shevet will be perpetuated through the 400 men with wives, we cannot permit the Shevu'ah through a Pesach of 'we never intended to exterminate a Shevet.'

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