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
King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine, since he was serving as the priest of God Most High.

For the priests

Deuteronomy 12:19
Be careful not to forget the descendant of Levi while you live in the land.
Ezra 7:24
Furthermore, we decree that with respect to any of the priests, descendants of Levi, singers, gatekeepers, Temple Servants, or other servants of this Temple of God, it is not to be lawful to impose any tribute, tax, or toll on them.
Nehemiah 13:10
I also learned that the allotments for the descendants of Levi had not been distributed. As a result, the descendants of Levi and singers who were responsible for the service had each left to go back to their fields.
Matthew 10:10
or a traveling bag for the trip, or an extra shirt, or sandals, or a walking stick, because a worker deserves his food.
1 Corinthians 9:13
You know that those who work in the Temple get their food from the Temple and that those who serve at the altar get their share of its offerings, don't you?
Galatians 6:6
The person who is taught the word should share all his goods with his teacher.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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