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 forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest in thy land.
Ezra 7:24
Also we certify you, that touching 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, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
Matthew 10:10
no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
1 Corinthians 9:13
Know ye not that they that minister about sacred things eat of the things of the temple, and they that wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar?
Galatians 6:6
But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.