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Deuteronomy 18:1 Cross-References

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Provisions for Priests and Levites

The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.

Deuteronomy 18:1 (KJV)

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People Mentioned

L
Levithird-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:34), son of Leah
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:1

The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel (לֹא־יִהְיֶה לַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם כָּל־שֵׁבֶט לֵוִי חֵלֶק וְנַחֲלָה עִם־יִשְׂרָאֵל)—God Himself is their nachalah (inheritance). Unlike the other tribes who received land territories, the Levites' portion was sacred service and divine provision through the offerings of the LORD made by fire (isheh YHWH).The phrase isheh refers specifically to burnt offerings consumed on the altar, while his inheritance (nachalato) means God's own portion. The Levites ate what was offered to God—a profound intim...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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