Hebrews 7:23

besides, the priesthood then devolv'd to many, death depriving them of a lasting possession.

Hebrews 7:8

besides here they that receive tithes are men who die: but there 'twas he of whom it is testified that he liveth.

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And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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Hebrews 7:8
besides here they that receive tithes are men who die: but there 'twas he of whom it is testified that he liveth.