Deuteronomy 18:2
And they shall receive nothing else from the possession of their brothers. For the Lord himself is their inheritance, just as he said to them.
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Numbers 18:20And the Lord said to Aaron: “In their land, you shall possess nothing; neither shall you have a portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance in the midst of the sons of Israel.
Psalms 16:5Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.
Psalms 84:11Mercy and truth have met each other. Justice and peace have kissed.
Isaiah 61:6But you yourselves will be called the priests of the Lord. It will be said to you, “You are the ministers of our God.” You will eat from the strength of the Gentiles, and you will pride yourself on their glory.
Ezekiel 44:28And there shall be no inheritance for them. I am their inheritance. And you shall not give them any possession in Israel. For I am their possession.
1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an acquired people, so that you may announce the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 18:2-9
Maintenance of the Levites. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and his inheritance. 2 Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the Lord is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them. 3 And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the… Read the whole commentary →