Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 18:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind unto the place which the LORD shall choose;”
Deuteronomy 18:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:6
If a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned (וְכִי־יָבוֹא הַלֵּוִי מֵאַחַד שְׁעָרֶיךָ)—this protects itinerant Levites' rights. Though Levites received 48 cities (Numbers 35:1-8), many lived scattered throughout Israel teaching the law. The phrase with all the desire of his mind (bechol-avvat nafsho) shows passionate devotion—literally "with all the desire of his soul." This wasn't mercenary service but wholehearted commitment.Unto the place which the LORD shall choose refers to the central sanctuary—first the tabernacle, later Jerusalem's temple. Before Solomo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:6
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“Command the children of Israel”
“to put his name there”
“of the flock and the herd”
“I love the habitation of your house”
“exercising the oversight”
“than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.”
“superintendents”
“that I will seek after”
“when he was in the desert of Judah.>> God”