Genesis 47:22

The only land he didn’t acquire was the priests’ portion, for it was given to them by Pharaoh. They lived off the rations Pharaoh had given them; therefore they did not sell their land.

Ezra 7:24

Be advised that tribute, duty, and land tax must not be imposed on any priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

Genesis 14:18

Then Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine; he was a priest to God Most High.

Genesis 41:45

Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On. And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

Two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine arrived. Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On, bore them to him.

Deuteronomy 12:19

and be careful not to neglect the Levite, as long as you live in your land.

Joshua 21:1-45

The heads of the Levite families approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over
the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
and David’s sons were chief officials.

Nehemiah 13:10

I also found out that because the portions for the Levites had not been given, each of the Levites and the singers performing the service had gone back to his own field.

Matthew 10:10

Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Don’t you know that those who perform the temple services eat the food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the offerings of the altar?

Galatians 6:6

The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.

Of the priests

Bible References

Of the priests

Genesis 14:18
Then Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine; he was a priest to God Most High.

For the priests

Deuteronomy 12:19
and be careful not to neglect the Levite, as long as you live in your land.
Ezra 7:24
Be advised that tribute, duty, and land tax must not be imposed on any priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.
Nehemiah 13:10
I also found out that because the portions for the Levites had not been given, each of the Levites and the singers performing the service had gone back to his own field.
Matthew 10:10
Don’t take a traveling bag for the road, or an extra shirt, sandals, or a walking stick, for the worker is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:13
Don’t you know that those who perform the temple services eat the food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the offerings of the altar?
Galatians 6:6
The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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