26Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe.
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And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 20-32)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 afterwards allowed them, but no ground to occupy: Thou shalt not have any part among them , Num. 18:20. It is repeated again Num. 18:23; and again Num. 18:24; Among the children of Israel they shall have n…
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