Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire are their inheritance, as he said unto them.

Bible References

See note on jos 13

Numbers 18:20
The Lord spoke to Aaron, "You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion of property among them -- I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 10:9
Therefore Levi has no allotment or inheritance among his brothers; the Lord is his inheritance just as the Lord your God told him.
Deuteronomy 12:12
You shall rejoice in the presence of the Lord your God, along with your sons, daughters, male and female servants, and the Levites in your villages (since they have no allotment or inheritance with you).
Deuteronomy 18:2
They will have no inheritance in the midst of their fellow Israelites; the Lord alone is their inheritance, just as he had told them.

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