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
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine. And he was priest of God Most High.
For the priests
Deuteronomy 12:19
Take heed to thyself that thou not forsake the Levite as long as thou live in thy land.
Ezra 7:24
Also we certify to you, that concerning any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, upon them.
Nehemiah 13:10
And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled each one to his field.
Matthew 10:10
no bag for the road, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staffs, for the workman is worthy of his provision.
1 Corinthians 9:13
Know ye not that those being employed at the sacred things eat from the temple, and those who serve at the altar are partakers at the altar?
Galatians 6:6
But let him who is taught in the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even when we were with you we commanded you this, that if any man will not work, neither let him eat.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who rule well be regarded worthy of double compensation, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.