And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance,.... The tenth part of the produce of the land; of the wheat, barley, oil, and wine; the tenth part of their…
Barnes' Notes
I am thy part and thine inheritance - Compare the marginal references.
Here is a further account of the provision that was made both for the Levites and for the priests, out of the country.
I. They must have no inheritance in the land; only cities to dwell in were…
Cambridge Bible
The reason why the priests are to receive all these dues is that they are to possess no landed property in Canaan. Cf. Num 26:62; Jos 14:3. This ordinance, however, did not exclude the assignment of…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture